Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband by Molière
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SGAN. (_Aside, and moving still farther_). What does he wish to tell me now? LEL. Will you inform me by what accident that picture came into your hands? SGAN. (_Aside_). Why does he wish to know? But I am thinking... (_Looking at Lelio and at the portrait in his hand_). Oh! upon my word, I know the cause of his anxiety; I no longer wonder at his surprise. This is my man, or rather, my wife's man. LEL. Pray, relieve my distracted mind, and tell me how you come by... SGAN. Thank Heaven, I know what disturbs you; this portrait, which causes you some uneasiness, is your very likeness, and was found in the hands of a certain acquaintance of yours; the soft endearments which have passed between that lady and you are no secret to me. I cannot tell whether I have the honour to be known by your gallant lordship in this piece of gallantry; but henceforth, be kind enough to break off an intrigue, which a husband may not approve of; and consider that the holy bonds of wedlock... LEL. What do you say? She from whom you received this pledge... SGAN. Is my wife, and I am her husband. LEL. Her husband? |
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