circumstances. I am therefore forced to ask that the questions be asked and judgment passed in the absence of the prisoners.
Judge. The court will deliberate. Take out the prisoners. [Danton does not seem to have understood. He chokes, roaring like an animal.]
Vadier [in an undertone]. Cry, old fellow, your time has come!
Hérault [rising and dusting his coat]. This is the end.
Danton [allowing himself to be led to his bench by the gendarmes, and there falling in a heap. He suddenly pulls himself together]. Peace, Danton, peace. Our destinies are being accomplished.
Camille [supplicating]. I am a friend of Robespierre. You can't condemn me.
Westermann [to Danton]. Keep that idiot from dishonoring himself.
Danton [in consternation]. They are mad. Miserable country, what will become of you without this leader?
Hérault [to Desmoulins]. Come, my friends, let us show them we know how to die.
Danton. We have lived long enough to lay our heads on the breast of glory. Let them take us to the scaffold!
Camille. Oh, my wife! My son! Shall I never see you again? No, I cannot. My friends, help me!
Judge. Take out the prisoners.
Danton. Don't, don't; this miserable life is not worth struggling for.
