[Marion stealthily approaches Didier and tries to lead him off.
GRACIEUX (going up to them).
Come with the others—you!
MARION.
Oh, heaven!
[Didier leaves her and joins the actors; she follows him.
GRACIEUX.
You're in luck to be with us.
To have new clothes, get every day a feast,
To speak the Cardinal's verses every night,
A happy lot!
[All the actors take their places before Laffemas. Marion and Didier among them. Didier does not look at Marion; his eyes are bent on the ground; his arms are folded underneath his cloak. Marion watches him anxiously.
GRACIEUX (at head of troupe, aside).