Raoul
You must explain to me—
Vautrin
I will explain nothing.
Raoul
Nothing?
Vautrin Did you not say, "By any possible means"? When Inez is once yours, does it matter what I have done, or who I am? You will take Inez away; you will travel. The Christoval family will protect the Prince of Arjos. (To Lafouraille) Put some bottles of champagne on ice; your master is to be married, he bids farewell to bachelor life. His friends are invited. Go and seek his mistresses, if there are any left! All shall attend the wedding—a general turn-out in full dress.
Raoul (aside)
His confidence terrifies me, but he is always right.
Vautrin
Now for the dinner!
All
Now for the dinner!
Vautrin Do not take your pleasure gloomily; laugh for the last time, while liberty is still yours; I will order none but Spanish wines, for they are in fashion to-day.
Curtain to the Third Act.