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King

Cardinal Mozzarella

Church attendant (34)

The cathedral clock struck a quarter past six, then half past six, then seven.

King: Why don’t we start? The guests are growing impatient. (35)

Cardinal Mozzarella: We’re waiting for the marquis. He is still not here.

King: Cold feet? (36) I hear some mice get cold feet at the last moment.

Cardinal: Unless I miss my guess (37), we shall soon know the answer to your question, Sire. (38) If Your Majesty will excuse me for a moment…

The cardinal left the king’s side and joined the church attendant who had been trying to attract his attention.

Church attendant: I’m very sorry to interrupt, Your Eminence, but Monsieur Livarot is here.

Cardinal: The Chief of Gendarmes?

Church attendant: Yes. He wishes to speak with Your Eminence. In confidence. Will Your Eminence kindly follow me?