Off. (to Jacques). Don't get frightened. I am not a man to cause any scandal, and matters will be carried on by gentle means.
Jac. (to Harpagon). Is this gentleman coming to supper with you?
Off. You must, in this case, my good man, hide nothing from your master.
Jac. Indeed, Sir, I will show you all I know, and will treat you in the best manner I possibly can.
Off. That's not the question.
Jac. If I do not give as good fare as I should like, it is the fault of your steward, who has clipped my wings with the scissors of his economy.
Har. Rascal! We have other matters to talk about than your supper; and I want you to tell me what has become of the money which has been stolen from me.
Jac. Some money has been stolen from you?
Har. Yes, you rascal! And I'll have you hanged if you don't give it me back again.
Off. (to Harpagon). Pray, don't be hard upon him. I see by his looks that he is an honest fellow, and that he will tell you all you want to know without going to prison. Yes, my friend, if you confess, no harm shall come to you, and you shall be well rewarded by your master. Some money has been stolen from him, and it is not possible that you know nothing about it.