KLEBER.

[Taking a cross from his own breast, and advancing to PAUL.]

Captain Kauvar, you risked almost certain death to purchase victory for France.  In the name of the Republic, I decorate you for heroic courage on the field!

[He places the cross on PAUL’S breast.  All cheer.

DUKE.

[Extending his hand to PAUL.]

My son!—­

[PAUL clasps it.

DIANE.

At last, thank God, dear France is free of tyrants.

PAUL.

Liberty is wed to Justice, and Anarchy is ended!

CURTAIN.

End of the Play.