Charles begs to stay with Emma in her chamber. However, everyone convinces Charles to leave her under the watchful eye of his friends. Homais encourages him to decide on a time for her funeral. Charles says he wants no expense spared. He decides to have her buried in a casket of oak inside a casket of mahogany inside a casket of lead.
Homais and the priest watch over the body together and have a long discussion.....
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