SCENE IV
The same. Councilor of the Great Chamber, in full dress, The Jailer, Guards
THE JAILER (announcing).
The Councilor of the King!
COUNCILOR (saluting Saverny and Didier in turn).
My mission's painful and the law severe—
SAVERNY.
I understand: there is no hope! Speak, sir!
COUNCILOR (unfolds a parchment and reads).
"We, Louis, King of France and of Navarre,
Reject appeals made by these men condemned,
But moved by pity, change the punishment
And order them beheaded."