Jul. But what?
Era. That nothing shall force you; that in spite of all your father can do, you promise to be mine.
Jul. Ah me! Éraste, be satisfied with what I do now, and leave the future alone. Do not perplex me in my duty, by speaking of sad expedients to which we may not be obliged to have recourse. Allow me to be led by the course of events.
Era. Will …
Sbri. Sir, here is our man. Be careful.
Ner. Ah! what a guy![3]
SCENE V.——MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC, SBRIGANI.
Mr. Pour. (turning to the side he came from, and speaking to the people who are following him). Well, what is it? What is the matter? What do you want? Deuce take this stupid town, and the people who live in it! Nobody can walk a step without meeting a lot of asses staring and laughing like fools at one. You boobies, mind your business; and let folk pass without grinning in their faces. Deuce take me if I don't knock down the first man I see laughing.
Sbri. (speaking to the same people). What are you about? What is the meaning of such conduct? What is it you want? Is it right to make fun like that of strangers who come here?
Mr. Pour. Here is a man of sense at last.