Why do you come here,
Sister and uncle?
MARQUIS DE NANGIS (indicating first one of The King's hands, then the other).
To entreat mercy
From this hand, and justice from that! My sire,
I, William, Marquis de Nangis, Captain
Of Hundred Lances, Baron of Mountain
And Field, do make appeal to my two lords—
The King of France and God, for justice 'gainst
Armand du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu.
Gaspard de Saverny, for whom I make
This prayer, is my nephew—
MARION (low to Marquis de Nangis).
Oh, speak for both,
My lord!
MARQUIS DE NANGIS (continuing).
Last month he had a duel with
A captain, a young nobleman, Didier.
Of parentage uncertain. 'Twas a fault.
They were too rash and brave. The minister
Had stationed sergeants—
THE KING.
Yes, I know the story.
Well, what have you to say?
MARQUIS DE NANGIS.