[_The_ DUKE _sits at the desk and pretends to write_. DIANE _sits at
table and takes up sewing_. NANETTE _dusts. Knock is heard outside_.
NANETTE _answers roughly_.]

Come in!

_Enter_ GOUROC, POTIN, GOUJON _and two_ SANS CULOTTES.


GOUROC.

Health and fraternity, Citizens! We come for Paul Kauvar, President of
our Section.


NANETTE.

[_Gruffly_.]

He's not at home.


GOUROC.

Ah, indeed!

[_Sitting_.]

Then we will await him here.