SCENE VIII.——ARGAN, BÉLINE, MR. DIAFOIRUS, T. DIAFOIRUS, TOINETTE.


ARG.
(to Angélique, as she goes away). Listen to me! Of two things, one. Either you will marry this gentleman or you will go into a convent. I give you four days to consider. (To Béline) Don't be anxious; I will bring her to reason.

BEL.
I am sorry to leave you, my child; but I have some important business which calls me to town. I shall soon be back.

ARG.
Go, my darling; call upon the notary, and tell him to be quick about you know what.

BEL.
Good-bye, my child.

ARG.
Good-bye, deary.