LEL. Why this outbreak of passion?
CEL. You pretend to be surprised, and ask what crimes you have committed?
SCENE XXI.—CELIA, LELIO, SGANARELLE armed cap-a-pié, CELIA'S MAID.
SGAN. I wage war, a war of extermination against this robber of my honour, who without mercy has sullied my fair name.
CEL. (To Lelio, pointing to Sganarelle). Look on this man, and then you will require no further answer.
LEL. Ah! I see.
CEL. A mere glance at him is sufficient to abash you.
LEL. It ought rather to make you blush.
SGAN. My wrath is now disposed to vent itself upon some one; my courage is at its height; if I meet him, there will be blood shed. Yes, I have sworn to kill him, nothing can keep me from doing so. Wherever I see him I will dispatch him. (Drawing his sword halfway and approaching Lelio). Right through the middle of his heart I shall thrust…
LEL. (Turning round). Against whom do you bear such a grudge?