[To Marion, whom he salutes profoundly.

DIDIER (aside).

What a rare coxcomb!
[Aloud to Saverny.] Come, sir, come!

SAVERNY.

You're brusk, but I'm in debt to you for life.
If ever you should need fraternal friendship,
Count upon me, Marquis de Saverny,
Paris, Hôtel de Nesle.

DIDIER.

Enough, sir! Come!
[Aside.] To see her thus examined by a fool!

[They go out by the balcony. The voice of Didier is heard outside.

SCENE IV

Marion, Dame Rose