Inez I think I understand that you are an outlaw, that my friend owes you a vast debt, and cannot discharge it. Beyond the sea, I have extensive lands, which require a man's energy for their right administration; you shall go and exercise there your talents, and become-- Vautrin Rich, under a new name? Child, can you not realize that in this world there are pitiless necessities? Yes, I could acquire a fortune, but who will give me the opportunity? (To the duke) The king could at your grace's intercession grant me a pardon, but who then would take my hand in his? Raoul I would! Vautrin Ah! It was this I waited for before taking leave. You now have a mother. Farewell! SCENE SEVENTEENTH. The same persons, a police officer, guards and servants. (The window casements are flung open; and an officer enters; at the back of the stage are gendarmes.) The officer (to the duke) In the name of the king, of the law, I arrest Jacques Collin, convicted of having broken-- (All persons present fling themselves between the armed force and Jacques, in order to give him opportunity for escaping.) The Duke Gentlemen, I take upon myself-- Vautrin In your grace's house the justice of the king must have free course. The matter lies between these gentlemen and me. (To the officer) I will follow you. (To the duchess) It was Joseph who brought the police; he is one of us; discharge him. Raoul Are we separated forever? Vautrin You will marry very shortly. Within a year, on a day of christening, scan carefully the faces of the poor at the church door; one will be there who wishes to be certain of your happiness. Till then, adieu. (To the officer) It is time for us to be moving. Final Curtain.