DURAND. Have I lost my sight, or do you dare lie to my face?
THÉRÈSE. Is it for you to talk about lying, you who lie to us and the whole world by saying that you were born a Swiss although you are a Frenchman?
DURAND. Who said that?
THÉRÈSE. Mother said so.
DURAND [To Antonio]. Monsieur Lieutenant, as our account is settled, I'll ask you to leave this house immediately, or else—
ANTONIO. Or else?
DURAND. Choose your weapon.
ANTONIO. I wonder what sort of defense you would put up other than the hare's!
DURAND. If I didn't prefer my stick, I should take the gun that I used in the last war.
THÉRÈSE. You have surely been at war—you who deserted!