Mary Johnston 
The Goddess of Reason 

Lalain

Say to Monsieur the Baron of Morbec,

Rémond Lalain, the Deputy from Vannes,

In haste is riding north, but hath drawn rein—

Hearing to-day of Baron Henri’s death—

And audience craves that he may homage pay

To Morbec’s latest lord!

The Lackey

I go, monsieur!

[Exit the lackey.