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Page 6
Baron
He was very abrupt with me on a frivolous subject. Has he gone crazy?
What can he intend to do?
Lisette (twisting her handkerchief)
I will never see you any more. I am in despair.
Baron
There's always some shadow maiming fortune.
Lisette
He's wrong, for, sir, I see what he is hoping.
Baron
He would suddenly become a great lord.
Lisette (looking tenderly at the Baron)
Yes, to see me a great lady, and that is my misfortune. He imagines
something that can't be. The daughter of a farmer is not for his
master.
Baron
You will be with me as if you were my own child.
Lisette
Oh, sir, that's not what he has in mind.
Baron
I believe he intends to pay me less rent.
Lisette
He intends something far different.
Baron
Yes, what a repayment.
Lisette (starting to cry)
No, that's not what one day you said; that day you were full of love
for me. You intended, you said, to write a promise. You no longer love
me!
Baron
That day was like today. My feelings were full for you. I love you,
Lisette.
Lisette
And, if I still must leave?
Baron
Of my love, you will have a sure pledge. A contract.
Lisette (stopping her tears)
Today?
Baron
A marriage contract. It's already written. I did it right away, first
thing. Second thing is to sign.
Lisette
You won't sign it?
Baron
I will sign.
Lisette
But, when? For my father is taking me off. He is so proud.
Baron
My word is reliable.
Lisette
I believe you, but my father--
Baron
Yes, I will give you my oath.
Lisette (crying again)
Don't swear to me. I believe you already. But my father--
Baron
I will go appease him. I swear to you.
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