LACKEY.
A few comedians have arrived here from
The city; they beg shelter for the night.
BRICHANTEAU.
The time's ill-chosen for comedians, but
The law of hospitality holds good.
Give them this barn.
[Indicating a barn on the left.
LACKEY (holding a letter).
A letter! 'Tis important!
[Reading.] For a Monsieur de Laffemas.
LAFFEMAS.
'Tis I!
Give it to me!
BRICHANTEAU (low to Saverny, who has remained thoughtful in a corner).