Gertrude
I'll die before I give him up!
Ramel (aside)
I must get Ferdinand away from this place.
(Ramel beckons to Ferdinand, takes his arm, and goes out with him
after exchange of formal bows.)
The General
At last we are rid of them! (To Gertrude) Let the coffee be handed
round.
Gertrude
Pauline, kindly ring for the coffee.
(Pauline rings.)
SCENE FOURTH
The same persons, excepting Ferdinand, Ramel, the Magistrate and
Baudrillon.
Godard (aside)
I shall find out presently whether Pauline loves Ferdinand. This
urchin, who wants to know about justice, seems to me pretty cute; I'll
make use of him.
(Felix appears.)
Gertrude
The coffee.
(Felix brings in the tray.)
Godard (who has taken Napoleon aside)
Would you like to play a nice trick on somebody?
Napoleon
That I would. Do you know one?
Godard
Come with me, and I'll tell you how you must do it.
(Godard goes on the veranda with Napoleon.)
The General
Pauline, my coffee. (Pauline brings it to him.) It isn't sweet enough.
(Pauline gives him some sugar.) Thank you, dear.
Gertrude
M. de Rimonville?
The General
Godard?
Gertrude
M. de Rimonville?
The General
Godard, my wife wants to know if you would like some coffee?
Godard
Yes, thank you.
(Godard places himself in such a way as to watch Pauline.)
The General
It is pleasant to sit down and take a little coffee in quiet.
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