Lucile (1770) - Page 7 - Source Library

Abuse them.

LUCILE.

Marriage has often been painted for me
As a reef; and I see it
As a harbor, where one is sheltered from the storm.
I am marrying my friend; I rely on his faith.
The more the moment approaches, the more it interests me.
My mind is without trouble, and my heart without fear.

DORVAL.

Ah! Believe in my tenderness:
I make it a supreme law to please you.
Spouse, friend, and mistress,
My Lucile is everything to me.

SCENE III.

The preceding actors, TIMANTE.

TIMANTE, in a dressing gown.

Good day, my children.

LUCILE, rising.

Ah, my father!

TIMANTE.

Remain, the toilette the act of dressing and grooming is a grave mystery
That must not be disturbed.

DORVAL.

Forgive me: I should have.

TIMANTE.

What?

LUCILE.

Presented myself...

TIMANTE.

Time wasted.
And do you think I am shocked
To see that he loves you more than me?