COV. (to NICOLE). As the master says, so says the man.
LUC. This is much ado about nothing, Cléonte, and I wish to tell you what made me avoid you this morning.
CLE. (trying to go away to avoid LUCILE). I will hear nothing.
NIC. (to COVIELLE). I want to tell you why we passed you so quickly.
COV. (trying also to go away to avoid NICOLE). I will hear nothing.
LUC. (following CLÉONTE). Know, then, that this morning….
CLE. (still walking away without looking at LUCILE). No, I tell you.
NIC. (following COVIELLE). Let me tell you….
COV. (still walking away without looking at NICOLE). No, you jilt!
LUC. Listen.