(The Widow goes to find Lisette, who listens from the depths of the theatre.)
Widow
Your fortune is made, Lisette. It is I who am procuring it. Hug me,
Lisette.
Baron Your tears have softened me, Lisette. I surrender. Let's sign the contract as quickly as I can inform the notary.
Lisette (aside, while the Widow and the Baron talk in low voices) Do they wish to deceive me? For I understand nothing. (she dreams profoundly)
(Enter Argon.)
Argon (aside)
An explanation would be very nice here.
Lisette
Ah, here they both are. All is lost. What to do?
Argon (to the Baron) What did Girard warn me? But, it's your custom. I've often seen you boast of love. You believe yourself loved by Lisette, then, sir?
Baron
The proof of this is that I am making her my wife.
Argon Girard made no mistake. You intend to overwhelm her with your wealth. But she cannot betray her love for me.