Act 2 - Scene 2

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_ ACT II - SCENE SECOND

Dupre, Antoine and Justine.

ANTOINE. (aside, as he ushers in Dupre) Ah! The lawyer. (Aloud) Justine, go and tell madame that Monsieur Dupre is waiting. (Aside) The lawyer is a hard nut to crack, I'm thinking. (Aloud) Sir, is there any hope of saving our poor M. Jules?

DUPRE. I perceive that you are very fond of your young master?

ANTOINE. Naturally enough!

DUPRE. What would you do to save him?

ANTOINE. Anything, sir!

DUPRE. That means nothing.

ANTOINE. Nothing?--I will give whatever evidence you like.

DUPRE. If you are caught in contradicting yourself and convicted of perjury, do you know what you run the risk of?

ANTOINE. No, sir.

DUPRE. The galleys.

ANTOINE. That is rather severe, sir.

DUPRE. You would prefer to serve him without compromising yourself?

ANTOINE. Is there any other way?

DUPRE. No.

ANTOINE. Well! I'll run the risk of the galleys.

DUPRE. (aside) What devotion is here!

ANTOINE. My master would be sure to settle a pension on me.

JUSTINE. Here is madame. _

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