JACQUES. H’m. That won’t put butter on his bread.
SOUS-IN. That is true. But one can’t have everything.
PIERRE [to Brignac, pointing to his brother] He’s right, monsieur. For the once that I’ve been complimented, I’ve had to go through some bad times.
BRIGNAC. You mustn’t think of that.
PIERRE. Oh—mustn’t I? Go along! He’s right.
BRIGNAC. He’s not.
PIERRE. Yes, he is.
CHEV. and COL. No, no.
PIERRE. Yes, he is.
BRIGNAC. No. It’s possible that some people might think so now; but in ten years the tables will be turned. He may die lonely, while you will have a happy old age with your children and your grandchildren.