HEN. Yes, you are right, father.
CHRY. It is I who hold the place of chief of the family.
HEN. Agreed.
CHRY. It is I who ought to dispose of my daughter's hand.
HEN. Yes, indeed, father.
CHRY. Heaven has given me full power over you.
HEN. No one, father, says anything to the contrary.
CHRY. And as to choosing a husband, I will show you that it is your father, and not your mother, whom you have to obey.
HEN. Alas! in that you respond to my dearest wish. Exact obedience to you is my earnest wish.
CHRY. We shall see if my wife will prove rebellious to my will.