Har. (to Brindavoine). Have the carriage ready at once.
SCENE XII.——HARPAGON, MARIANNE, ÉLISE, CLÉANTE, VALÈRE, FROSINE.
Har. (to Marianne). I hope you will excuse me, my dear, but I forgot to order some refreshments for you, before you went out.
Cle. I have thought of it, father, and have ordered to be brought in here some baskets of China oranges, sweet citrons, and preserves, which I sent for in your name.
Har. (aside, to Valère). Valère!
Val. (aside, to Harpagon). He has lost his senses!
Cle. You are afraid, father, that it will not be enough? I hope, Madam, that you will have the kindness to excuse it.
Mar. It was by no means necessary.
Cle. Did you ever see, Madam, a more brilliant diamond than the one my father has upon his finger?
Mar. It certainly sparkles very much.