to Jules) Do not leave him!

(He goes out conducting the magistrate, who makes a sign to the police
to keep guard on Jules.)

Jules (seizing the hand of De Verby)
Ah, general! (To Dupre) And how good and generous of you, M. Dupre, to
come here and comfort my mother. (In a low voice) Ah! conceal from her
my danger. (Aloud, looking at his mother) Tell her the truth. Tell her
that she has nothing to fear.

Dupre
I will tell her that it is in her power to save you.

Mme. Rousseau
In my power?

Mme. du Brocard
How can that be?

Dupre (to Mme. Rousseau)
By imploring him to disclose the names of those who have led him on.

De Verby (to Dupre)
Monsieur!

Mme. Rousseau
Yes, and you ought to do it. I, your mother, demand it of you.

Mme. du Brocard