Avenge offended Heaven, and compel
Those to repent who talk to me of leaving.



SCENE VIII
ELMIRE, ORGON


ELMIRE
What sort of speech is this? What can it mean?

ORGON
My faith, I'm dazed. This is no laughing matter.

ELMIRE
What?

ORGON
From his words I see my great mistake;
The deed of gift is one thing troubles me.

ELMIRE
The deed of gift . . .

ORGON
Yes, that is past recall.
But I've another thing to make me anxious.

ELMIRE