Mark speaks with someone on the phone and then tells the others that news has come from the Central Committee. The rebellion has entered its final stages. He issues the Committee's instructions that Chantal's image is to be put on posters inspiring the people to continue the fight, saying that the authorities are planning to follow the usual pattern of using the rebellion to enhance their own power. He says the Central Committee is determined to keep that from happening, adding that once the Palace has been captured, Chantal will go out onto the balcony to sing and inspire the people.
Roger says he doesn't want Chantal to go because he loves her and is afraid for her. Chantal says that when she sings for the crowd, she'll actually be saying "I.....
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