Monsieur De Pourceaugnac

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'Monsieur de Pourceaugnac', acted on October 6, 1669, is nothing but a farce. But Molière excels in farce as well as in higher comedy, and 'Monsieur de Pourceaugnac' is one of the best of its kind. The attacks upon the doctors of the time are not exaggerated. Molière acted the part of Mr. de Pourceaugnac.
The scene is in Paris.
Era. ( to the Musicians and Dancers). Carry out the orders I have given you for the serenade. As for myself, I will withdraw, for I do not wish to be seen here.
First entry of the Ballet.
( Dance of the two Dancing Masters.)
Second entry of the Ballet.
( Dance of the two Pages.)
Third entry of the Ballet.
( Four Spectators, who quarrelled during the dance, now dance, sword in hand, fighting all the while .)
Fourth entry of the Ballet.
( Two Soldiers separate the combatants, and dance with them. )