Act 1 — Scene IV.
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THE SAME PERSONS, JOHN.
John.
I beg your pardon, gentlemen, for having left you so long alone in my house, but I have been suddenly called away. I reckoned upon being back sooner. And....
(He draws his hand across his forehead.)
Godler.
You are suffering much?
John.
It is nothing.... A little fatigue, it is very warm.
Trévelé.
We are going away.
John.
However, it may be that I shall stand in need of two sure friends. Can I count upon you?
Trévelé (aside).
Nourvady was right.
Godler.
Certainly; we shall breakfast, Trévelé and I, to-morrow at 12 o'clock at the club. If you have anything to say to us.
John.
Thank you. Till to-morrow then.
Godler (aside, as he goes out).
Poor fellow.
Trévelé (aside, as he goes out).
The weather is getting stormy, as the sailors say.