(From Oscar Méténier's Celebrated Novel). The young wife of old Dupont, the wrestler, has become estranged from her husband. Her affections have been won by the athletic prowess of young Leon le Lyonnais, also wrestler, and friend of ...See more(From Oscar Méténier's Celebrated Novel). The young wife of old Dupont, the wrestler, has become estranged from her husband. Her affections have been won by the athletic prowess of young Leon le Lyonnais, also wrestler, and friend of Nana's husband. Ultimately, Nana leaves Dupont for Leon, the man she loves. The two lovers lose no opportunity to taunt the old man on his great age and approaching weakness, and his inability to retain the affections of his wife. The old man, insane with rage, vows to have vengeance. It is the time of the afternoon performance of the wrestlers and acrobats at Bertrand's Circus; the performers enter the ring. Old Dupont, burning with personal indignation, challenges the lover of his wife, the brave Leon. Leon shrugs his shoulders and secretly laughs as he thinks how frail will be the enfeebled efforts of the old man, as compared with his own young vigor. The signal is given, and the opponents rush at each other. Dupont, wild with passionate anger, takes advantage of the moment; his rage gives him tenfold strength, and he quickly vanquishes the young and daring Leon who leaves the ring followed by the hissing of the wondering public. Nana watches the proceedings closely, and in her face are depicted in turn, scorn, surprise, admiration, fear! She cannot but recognize the signal victory her husband has attained; she dare no longer oppose or resist a man such as this. She submissively yields to him and in triumph he bears her home. Written by
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