LACKEY (entering, to Marquis de Nangis).
My lord,
The funeral preparations for the Marquis
Are now completed. I am sent to you
To know what hour and day the ceremony
Will be performed.
LAFFEMAS.
Come back one month from now.
[The Guards lead off Didier and Saverny.
ACT IV
THE KING
Scene.—Chambord. The guard-room in the Castle of Chambord
SCENE I
Duke de Bellegarde, rich court costume covered with embroidery and lace, the order of the Holy Ghost around his neck, and the star upon his cloak. Marquis de Nangis, in deep mourning and followed by his escort of Guards. Both cross the back of the hall