Baron Ours, I have had the notary there, to write the contract. He's waiting only for you. We are agreed between us.
Lucas Ah, I believe that I remember something of it. Damn, when one has so much business, one thinks only of the best. Yes, we spoke of marriage, but it cannot be. There's only, but a bit—
Girard
What do I hear? What, then, you already intend to disown it?
Baron
Remember, Lucas, that I was your master.
Girard Lucas, remember that there's great honor, a handsome alliance to have a lord for a son-in-law.
Lucas
Oh, it's money which makes the best marriages.
Baron
What, you no longer intend?
Lucas
I want no part of your lineage.
Baron
What?
Lucas
But, it's necessary to listen to me. I am a native of this hamlet.
That means, that from friendship, I love your earth, your chateau.
Yet, it's not mine if you become my son-in-law. My opinion is it would
be better if you sold it to me.