[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).