Louis—I was that Dauphin.
Francis—You were!
Louis—My father's weakness was ruining France. A favorite ruled. France must have perished had not the King done so. State interests are higher than—
Francis—Confess thy sins, thou wicked son; do not excuse thy wrong-doings.
Louis—I had a brother.
Francis—What of him?
Francis—Were you instrumental in his death?
Louis—They suspected me.
Francis—God Almighty!