Commissaire (stands up). This goes too far!
All. He bleeds.
Rollin. A murder has been done here.
Séverine. The Duke is dying.
Marquis. I am distracted, dear Séverine, to think that today of all days I should have brought you to this place.
Séverine. Why not? (In a strained tone.) It is a wonderful success. One does not see a real duke really murdered every day.
Rollin. I cannot grasp it yet.
Commissaire. Silence! Let no one leave the place!
Grasset. What does he want?
