You are on trial for your life; the charge being that of coming on board an English ship in disguise, or rather into the centre of an English fleet, you being an alien enemy, engaged in carrying on open warfare against His Majesty." "I am a Frenchman, Monsieur, and I serve my country," answered Raoul, with dignity.
"Your right to serve your country no one will dispute; but you must know it is against the laws of civilized warfare to act the part of a spy.
You are now on your guard and will decide for yourself.

If you have anything to say, we will hear it." "Messieurs, there is little more to be said," answered Raoul.

"That I am _your_ enemy, as I am of all those who seek the downfall of France, I do not deny.

You know _who_ I am and _what_ I am, and I have no excuses to make for being either.

As brave Englishmen, you will know how to allow for the love a Frenchman bears his country.