Lisette To understand him, the loves of a nobleman for girls like me does us much honor
Lucas No, no, of these nobles, love without marriage takes honor from girls that nothing gives back.
Lisette One has much wealth, but he will deceive me. The other hasn't very much, but he will marry me.
Lucas
The other is this Girard, correct?
Lisette
Fie!
Lucas
I'll say fie to him. If he comes round, I'll kick him out.
Lisette
Kick him out? Ah, be careful. Let him be in love—that costs nothing.
If the others fail, he may make his fortune. Who knows?
Lucas Well said. So, there's to be three for one. But, who is the new one who you say is certain?
Lisette
If he marries me, the Widow will be very chagrined.
Lucas (astonished by degrees and then understanding)
The Devil!