[Offers his sword to Didier.

[L'Angely rises, draws his sword and presents it to Didier.

L'ANGLEY.

No; for a foolish deed, you'd better take
A fool's sword! You are brave! You'll honor it!
[Maliciously.] And in return, to bring me luck, pray let
Me cut a piece from off the hanging-rope!

DIDIER (bitterly, taking sword).

I will.

[To The Marquis.

BRICHANTEAU (jumping with delight).

A duel—excellent!

SAVERNY (to Didier).