Coun. Such insolence confounds me!
Visc. The jealous, Madam, are like those who lose their cause; they have leave to say anything. Let us listen to the play now.
SCENE XXII.—THE COUNTESS, THE VISCOUNT, JULIA, MR. THIBAUDIER, JEANNOT.
Jean. (to the VISCOUNT). Sir, here is a note which I have been asked to give to you immediately.
Visc. (reads). "As you may have some measures to take, I send you notice at once that the quarrel between your family and that of Julia's has just been settled, and that the condition of this agreement is your marriage with Julia. Good night!" (To JULIA) Truly, Madam, our part is also played.
The VISCOUNT, the COUNTESS, and MR. THIBAUDIER, all rise.
Ju. Ah! Cléante, what happiness is this! Our love could scarcely hope for such a happy end.
Coun. What is it you mean?
Visc. It means, Madam, that I marry Julia; and if you will believe me, in order to make the play complete at all points, you will marry Mr. Thibaudier, and give Andrée to his footman, whom he will make his valet-de-chambre.
Coun. What! you deceive thus a person of my rank!