Pamela Giraud

Jules It is too late. All you can do is to confirm my statement. You must declare that I am your daughter's lover; that I have asked you to give her in marriage to me; that I am of age; that my name is Adolph Durand, son of a rich business man of Marseilles.

Giraud He offers her lawful love and wealth!--Young man, I willingly take you under my protection.

SCENE FIFTH

The same persons, a sheriff, a police officer and gendarmes.

Giraud Sir, what right have you to enter an occupied dwelling--the domicile of a peaceable young girl?

Joseph Yes, what right have you--?

The sheriff Young man, don't you worry about our right!--A few moments ago you were very friendly and slowed us where the unknown might be found, but now you have suddenly changed your tune.

Pamela Bit what are you looking for? What do you want?

The sheriff You seem to be well aware that we are looking for somebody.

Giraud Sir, my daughter has no one with her but her