Gor. Yes, I know him; he has just left my house.
Sgan. I am his brother, sir; we are twins, and we resemble each other like two peas, and are often taken the one for the other.
Gor. Dev— … deuce take me,4 if I did not make the mistake myself; and what is your name?
Sgan. Narcissus, sir, at your service. You must know that while in his study I upset two bottles full of essence, which were on the edge of his table. Will you believe that he was so furious with me, that he actually drove me out of the house, and said he would never see me again; so that here I am a poor destitute fellow, without friends, without help, without anything at all.
Gor. Don't distress yourself; I will make your peace with your brother. I am his friend, and I promise you that he shall forgive you. I will speak to him the first time I meet him.
Sgan. I shall be much obliged to you, Mr. Gorgibus. ( Exit Sganarelle.)
SCENE XI.——SGANARELLE ( dressed as a doctor ), GORGIBUS.
Sgan. One must say, that when patients will not follow the advice of the doctor, but give themselves up to excesses …
Gor. Sir, your very humble servant. I have a favour to ask of you.
Sgan. What is it, sir? Can I be of service to you?