The Actors. Henri, what ails you?
Rollin. Observe the look. A world of passion. You see, he is playing the man who commits a crime of passion.
Séverine. I prize that highly.
Albin. But why does he not speak?
Rollin. He is beside himself. Just watch. Pay attention.... He has wrought a fearful deed somewhere.
François. He is somewhat theatrical. It looks as though he were going to get ready for a monologue.
Host. Henri, Henri, where do you come from?
Henri. I have murdered.
Rollin. What did I say?
Scaevola. Whom?