ALL THE HOUSE (satisfied).
Ah....
(Groups around the chandeliers while they are being lighted. Lignière enters the pit, leaning on the arm of Christian de Neuvillette. Lignière, somewhat untidy, has the appearance of a gentlemanly drunkard. Christian, dressed with care, but somewhat out of fashion, seems thoughtful, and examines the boxes.)
SCENE II.
The same, CHRISTIAN, LIGNIÈRE, then RAGUENEAU and LE BRET.
CUIGY.
Why, here's Lignière!
BRISSAILLE (laughing).
And not yet drunk?....
LIGNIÈRE (aside to Christian).