No. I was never heard to swear, so I was watched—and was seen upon my knees. As piety is poison to the Republic, I was accused of being a priest! I was searched, and these were found upon me.
[Showing a crucifix and rosary.]
This was enough. I was immediately condemned to die.
GOUROC.
A fine fool you were, to be caught with such baubles in your bosom.
Had you forgotten old mother Dupaix?
MARDOCHE.
The old woman who never gossiped, wore clean linen, and kept four cats?
GOUROC.
The same—who was therefore accused of being a Duchess in disguise, and sent to the guillotine.