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Page 20
Baron
Yes, I beam with pleasure that fortune has fulfilled your wish.
Lucas
Although my fortune may be much higher than yours, I would be father
and companion to you, always. (slaps him on the shoulder) For I am not
proud.
Baron
Indeed, I see that, Lucas.
Girard
You see that the gentleman doesn't underrate himself. He deserves to
fill a great office.
Lucas
Haven't you retained a fine place for me at the Post? For that's
why I am going to Paris.
Girard
I already told you, they're looking for a carriage softer than a bed
for you.
Lucas
But, what's keeping the carriage. I don't want to have to wait.
Girard
The horses will soon be here at your orders. Wait for them here. Hola,
lackey, hola, some chairs.
(Lackeys enter with chairs. Lucas exchanges greetings with the Baron
and seats himself first.)
Lucas
Let's not have any manners while I'm here.
Baron
Let's talk about our business.
Lucas (not replying)
I've got a great idea just now.
Baron
We were discussing--
Lucas
In seeing me, all Paris is going to feast me. The one who won the
Grand Prize.
Baron
Before you leave--
Lucas
All the world will be beggars except me, because my wealth will divert
me. While I am in the grain, I am going to see people cry famine. What
a pleasure!
Baron
Then, Lucas, do you intend to reach a conclusion for my ardent love?
Lucas
They're going to propose to me some pretty expenses, pretty horses,
and pretty families to marry into. This business will increase wealth.
I'll buy whatever's for sale.
Girard
But, to ennoble you, you would have a gentleman for a son-in-law.
Baron
Lisette is waiting for us.
Lucas
I'll have all this, indeed, for when one is very rich, one attracts
all that for nothing.
Baron
You promised me--
Lucas (with an important air)
Huh!
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