AR. For my part, I shall never be so weak as wish to possess a heart in spite of itself. But, after all, I cannot believe…
SGAN. What speeches you make! Come, this might go on for ever.
SCENE VII.—SGANARELLE, ARISTE, A MAGISTRATE, A NOTARY.
MAG. There is no need to use any compulsion here, gentlemen. If you wish to have them married, your anger may be appeased on the spot. Both are equally inclined to it; Valère has already given under his hand a statement that he considers her who is now with him as his wife.
AR. The girl…
MAG. Is within, and will not come out, unless you consent to gratify their desires.
SCENE VIII.—VALÈRE, A MAGISTRATE, A NOTARY, SGANARELLE, ARISTE.
VAL. (At the window of his house). No, gentlemen; no man shall enter here until your pleasure be known to me. You know who I am; I have done my duty in signing the statement, which they can show you. If you intend to approve of the marriage, you must also put your names to this agreement; if not, prepare to take my life before you shall rob me of the object of my love.
SGAN. No, we have no notion of separating you from her. (Aside). He has not yet been undeceived in the matter of Isabella. Let us make the most of his mistake.
AR. (To Valère). But is it Léonor?