Jac. (aside). Yes; wine without water gets into one's head.
La Mer. Shall we take off our smocks, Sir?
Har. Yes, when you see the guests coming; but be very careful not to spoil your clothes.
Brind. You know, Sir, that one of the fronts of my doublet is covered with a large stain of oil from the lamp.
La Mer. And I, Sir, that my breeches are all torn behind, and that, saving your presence …
Har. (to La Merluche). Peace! Turn carefully towards the wall, and always face the company. (To Brindavoine, showing him how he is to hold his hat before his doublet, to hide the stain of oil) And you, always hold your hat in this fashion when you wait on the guests.
SCENE III.——HARPAGON, CLÉANTE, ÉLISE, VALÈRE, MASTER JACQUES.
Har. As for you, my daughter, you will look after all that is cleared off the table, and see that nothing is wasted: this care is very becoming to young girls. Meanwhile get ready to welcome my lady-love, who is coming this afternoon to pay you a visit, and will take you off to the fair with her. Do you understand what I say?
Eli. Yes, father.