A duel! Surely, that is no great crime.

[Banteringly to Brichanteau, pointing to his sword.

BRICHANTEAU (in the same tone, pointing to Laffemas's wig).

A magistrate?

SAVERNY (low).

Go on!

BRICHANTEAU.

He was capricious, thankless, and
A liar: not worth any real regret.
He went to church, but just to ogle girls.
He was a gallant, a mere libertine,
A fool!

SAVERNY (low).

Good! good!