Lucas Between the land and our money—there's the difference. Their land and their chateau. It's nothing but a little plot. It will never increase, no, not even an abortion. But my money is in a great adventure. It will swell at first, and then like a river, it will increase.
Lisette
Increase.
Lucas
Increase—it will increase.
Lisette Ah, how I will have lovers who will respect me. What happiness! I will see brilliant fortunes. What a following I am going to have. Lackeys, servants.
Girard
And valets de chambre—for page—Girard.
Lucas
Let them bring on my horses.
Widow
They will harness you a carriage.
Girard
Go on foot, from fear that your carriage will break down. This is
going to reform the pomp of your train. (giving the list to Lisette)
This is the true list.
Widow Yes, the reversal is very afflicting. But you've shone already for your money. A hundred thousand francs for you in the air.
Baron
One hundred thousand francs to laugh at.