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START: COULMIER: The fire in the belfry has been doused. We quieted the horses in the
stables. And the patients have all been firmly strapped back into their beds. Call me a fool, but I hope that you鈥檝e summoned me this morning to relay good news.
DR. ROYER-COLLARD: You鈥檙e a fool.
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END: COULMIER: Knowing my disposition toward such cruel measures 鈥�
(DR. ROYER-COLLARD glares.)
Must you 鈥� Mustn鈥檛 we 鈥� Must I 鈥� I must 鈥�
(DR. ROYER-COLLARD clears his throat.)
I must have the key, sir. I鈥檝e long since misplaced mine.
(DR. ROYER-COLLARD hands COULMIER the key.)
DR. ROYER-COLLARD: When you lay your head upon the pillow tonight, beg God鈥檚 forgiveness for the death of poor Madeleine. You shan鈥檛 have mine.
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