Marquis. This man?

Macaire. This is the man, my lord; here stands the father; Charles, to my arms! (Charles backs.)

Dumont. He knew the letter.

Marquis. Well, but so did I.

Curate. The judgment of Solomon.

Goriot. What did I tell ’ee? he can’t marry.

Ernestine. Couldn’t they both consent?

Marquis. But he’s my living image.

Macaire. Mine, Marquis, mine.

Marquis. My figure, I think?