The Avenged Women or The Feigned Infidelities (1775) - Page 4

One tricks them,

And one amuses oneself

At their expense.

Charming women, who take

Your duties, your duties as guides;

Come,

Learn,

Remember

How one must punish the treacherous.

SCENE II.

MADAME RISS, THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE.

Madame Riss.

Ah! Madame the President’s wife!

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE.

Good day, Madame Riss: here is the Lieutenant’s wife
Who follows me; you asked me to come.

Madame Riss.

Yes, I want to speak with you
About a fact that, without doubt, will surprise you.

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE.

But how will you be able to tell me this now,
If the Lieutenant’s wife is here?

Madame Riss.

She is also interested in this affair.

Mme. RISS, Mme. LEK, THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE.

Madame LEK.

Good day, my dear friend.

THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE.

Ah! I am the servant