GR.-RE. I never say nay when a master commands.
SCENE VIII.—LELIO, alone.
No, no, my mind is tormented by too many terrors; the father has promised me Celia's hand, and she has given me such proofs of her love that I need not despair.
SCENE IX.—SGANARELLE, LELIO.
SGAN. (Not seeing Lelio, and holding the portrait in his hand). I have got it. I can now at my leisure look at the countenance of the rascal who causes my dishonour. I do not know him at all.
LEL. (Aside). Heavens! what do I see? If that be my picture, what then must I believe?
SGAN. (Not seeing Lelio). Ah! poor Sganarelle! your reputation is doomed, and to what a sad fate! Must… (Perceiving that Lelio observes him he goes to the other side of the stage).
LEL. (Aside). This pledge of my love cannot have left the fair hands to which I gave it, without startling my faith in her.
SGAN. (Aside). People will make fun of me henceforth by holding up their two fingers; songs will be made about me, and every time they will fling in my teeth that scandalous affront, which a wicked wife has printed upon my forehead.
LEL. (Aside). Do I deceive myself?