Worse than her hate. I will at once to Beauseant,

And—ha! he comes. Sweet love, one moment leave me.

I have business with these gentlemen—I—I

Will forthwith join you.

Pauline.

I obey, sweet Prince.

[Exit separately.


ACT III, SCENE II

Characters: Pauline, Claude, and the Widow Melnotte, the mother of Claude.

Scene: Melnotte's cottage, widow bustling about, a table spread for supper.