Cle. I feel a sudden dizziness, and I must withdraw for a little while.
Har. It will be nothing. Go quickly into the kitchen and drink a large glass of cold water, it will soon set you all right again.
SCENE VI.——HARPAGON, ÉLISE.
Har. There goes one of your effeminate fops, with no more stamina than a chicken. That is what I have resolved for myself, my daughter. As to your brother, I have thought for him of a certain widow, of whom I heard this morning; and you I shall give to Mr. Anselme.
Eli. To Mr. Anselme?
Har. Yes, a staid and prudent man, who is not above fifty, and of whose riches everybody speaks.
Eli. (curtseying). I have no wish to marry, father, if you please.
Har. (imitating Élise). And I, my little girl, my darling, I wish you to marry, if you please.
Eli. (curtseying again). I beg your pardon, my father.
Har. (again imitating Élise). I beg your pardon, my daughter.