In this short scene, the Governess explains to the reader how she met the beautiful young woman whom she has just rescued from the streets of Paris. The Governess tells the girl that she has saved her life and asks her to become her bodyguard in exchange for her services. The girl is very tall and strong, and she is a model citizen. She is also very smart and has read a great deal of literature. She tells the young Governess that she would like to be a part of the revolution against the French government. She wants to expose the truth about the situation in France and expose the corrupt practices of the government.