It's you who played the comedy.
LAFFEMAS.
Not well.
But with the Cardinal I'll write a play.
It is a tragedy: you have a part.
[Marion screams with horror. Didier turns from her with contempt.
MARION.
Ah, God!
[At this moment Marquis de Nangis passes across the back of the stage, in the same attitude, with his escort of Halberdiers. Marion's cry arrests him; pale and silent he turns to the characters.
LAFFEMAS (to Marquis de Nangis).
Marquis, I claim your aid. Good news!
Lend me your escort. The murderer escaped
Our vigilance, but we've recaptured him.
MARION (throwing herself at Laffemas's feet).