Part 60 (2/2)

I take my leave, sir!

SAVERNY (_bowing_)

You are going away? [_He laughs_

LAFFEMAS

What h?

SAVERNY

A very silly thing

I'll tell you Guess wholers who have just arrived

LAFFEMAS

Alers?

SAVERNY (_laughing still more_)

Yes Marion de Lorme!

LAFFEMAS (_with a start_)

Marion de Lorme!

DIDIER (_who has been looking at them fixedly all the time_)

Hein? [_He half rises from the bank_

SAVERNY (_still laughing_)

I would like to send That news to Paris Are you going there?

LAFFEMAS

I am, and I will spread the news, trust me!

But are you sure you recognize her?

SAVERNY

Sure?

Hurrah for France! We know our Marion

[_Feeling in his pocket_ I think I have her portrait--tender pledge Of love! She had it done by the King's painter

[_Giving Laffemas a locket_ Look and compare them

[_Indicating the barn door_ See her, through that door, In Spanish costureen petticoat