Act III. The scene is laid in a square near the harbour at Havre. _Des

Grieux_ and _Lescaut_ attempt to free _Manon_ from imprisonment, but are foiled. There is much hubbub. Then the roll is called of the women, who are to be transported. As they step forward, the crowd comments upon their looks. This, together with _Des Grieux's_ plea to the captain of the ship to be taken along with _Manon_, no matter how lowly the capacity in which he may be required to serve on board, make a dramatic scene.