[Perceiving the escort of Marquis de Nangis.
MARQUIS DE NANGIS.
I'm better, sire,
Than any duke and peer, created for mere show!
I'm Breton baron of four baronies.
DUKE DE BELLEGARDE (aside).
His pride is great, and here, unfortunate!
THE KING.
Good! To your manors carry back your rights,
And leave us ours within our own domain.
We are justiciary!
MARQUIS DE NANGIS (shuddering).
Sire, reflect!
Think of their age, their expiated fault!
[Falling on his knees.