Argon Behold love. Behold pure sincerity. This calls me to love, like nature. There, Lisette, here's the role I have taken. I intend to take you, in secret, to Paris, for I will, at first, marry you secretly. Let's hide all from the Widow. She would be jealous of it. I will marry you without her knowing anything of it. In her place, in a word, you will have all my wealth.
Lisette
I want nothing from you, but your person. Give her all your wealth.
Argon But, if I give it to her, what will the two of us and our children live on?
Lisette
I don't want it for myself, but you'll need it.
Argon (taking her hand)
There, let us separate. No, stay here.
Lisette
I am staying.
Argon Go—and be in the nearby woods in an hour. (he kisses her hand) Go quickly. Wait! The marriage is made.
Lisette (perceiving the Widow)
Ah! All is discovered.
Argon
I am an indiscreet fool!
(Exit Lisette.)