Toi. Gently, Sir, you forget that you are ill.
Arg. I command her to prepare herself to take the husband I have fixed upon.
Toi. And I decidedly forbid her to do anything of the kind.
Arg. What have we come to? And what boldness is this for a scrub of a servant to speak in such a way before her master?
Toi. When a master does not consider what he is doing, a sensible servant should set him right.
Arg. (running after Toinette). Ah, impudent girl, I will kill you!
Toi. (avoiding Argan, and putting the chair between her and him). It is my duty to oppose what would be a dishonour to you.
Arg. (running after Toinette with his cane in his hand). Come here, come here, let me teach you how to speak.
Toi. (running to the opposite side of the chair). I interest myself in your affairs as I ought to do, and I don’t wish to see you commit any folly.
Arg. (as before). Jade!