Géronte: But——
Lucinde: No paternal power can force me to marry against my will.
Géronte: I have——
Lucinde: You can make every effort you like.
Géronte: It——
Lucinde: My heart cannot submit to such a tyranny.
Géronte: There——
Lucinde: And I will sooner throw myself into a convent than marry a man I don't love.
Géronte: But——
Lucinde (speaking in deafening tone of voice): It is no use. You waste your time. I will not do anything of the kind. I am resolved.