The Magician Soldier

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SCENE IX.

BLONDINEAU, MRS. ARGANT, CRISPIN.

Madam, I come to fulfill the mandatory clauses of our last interview.... You will not take exception to my zeal.

You keep your word, Mr. Blondineau.

That is no small thing, for a prosecutor.

Well, sir, what do you have to tell me?

The points of fact that I have to communicate to you would require..... Could I not speak to you clandestinely?

Clandestinely! What is that supposed to mean?

You may speak freely, sir.

Yes, I have the honor of being the confidant of the Mistress.

You know the keen interest I take in what concerns you.

I thank you.

I see with sorrow the unhappy state to which your husband reduces you..... Forgive me.....

Ah! sir .....