François. Calm yourself, Albin. I know the two. I have seen them play a dozen times already. Their specialty is the portrayal of pickpockets.
[Maurice draws some purses out of his waistcoat.]
Scaevola. Well, you can do the handsome tonight.
Etienne. It was a very magnificent wedding. All the nobility of France was there. Even the King was represented.
Albin (excited). All that is true.
Maurice (rolls some money over the table). That is for you, my friends, so that you can see that we all stick to one another.
François. Properties, dear Albin. (He stands up and takes a few coins.) We, too, you see, come in for a share.
Host. You take it—you have never earned anything so honestly in your life.
Maurice (holds in the air a garter set with diamonds). And to whom shall I give this? (Georgette, Michette, and Flipotte make a rush after it.) Patience, you sweet pusses. We will speak about that later on. I will give it to the one who devises a new caress.
Séverine (to Rollin). Would you not like to let me join in the competition!