(Godard seems astonished.) I make up the
difference! But when I die there will be nothing more coming to her.
Do you understand?
Godard
I do not understand.
The General
I am very much attached to little Napoleon.
Godard
You mean the young Duke of Reichstadt?
The General
No, my son whom they would enter in the register only under the name
of Leon; but I had inscribed here (he places his hand upon his heart)
the name of Napoleon! Do you see I must provide for him and his
mother?
Godard (aside)
Especially for his mother; she'll take care of that!
The General
What are you saying? If you don't agree with me, out with it!
Godard (aside)
If I did so, we should find ourselves in the law courts. (Aloud) I
agree, and will back you in everything, General.
The General
Good for you! And I'll tell you why, my dear Godard.
Godard
De Rimonville.
The General
Godard, I prefer Godard. I'll tell you why. After having commanded the
grenadiers of the Young Guard, I, General Comte de Grandchamp, now
weave the cloth for their uniforms.
Godard
This is very commendable! You should keep on storing up, General, so
that your widow may not be left without a fortune.
The General
She is an angel, Godard!
Godard
De Rimonville.
The General
Godard, she is an angel, to whom you are indebted for the education of
your intended, whom she has moulded after her own image. Pauline is a
pearl, a jewel; she has never left this home; she is as pure and
innocent as she was in her cradle.
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