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The Avenged Women or The Feigned Infidelities
Philidor, François-André, 1726-1795; Sedaine, Michel-Jean · 1775
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But if my husband delays and prolongs my wait,
The conversation becomes embarrassing
For a woman alone who laughs easily.
SCENE VII.
MADAME RISS, THE PRESIDENT, M. LEK.
Madame Riss.
Set that here.
THE PRESIDENT, helping to set the tablecloth.
I am bringing the tablecloth.
My heart is so content with the happiness
Of serving the beautiful eyes of its Divinity!
M. LEK.
I am bringing the salad. Ah! if only I could catch
A kiss.
Madame Riss.
No, stop, Monsieur Lek, or I will strike.
I am going to fetch the rest, and let us have supper.
M. LEK.
That is well said.
What grace and wit you have, neighbor!
THE PRESIDENT.
What pleasure we will have in this amiable retreat!
Madame Riss.
Here is something to begin with.
M. LEK.
Ah! let us sit at the table,
Here.
THE PRESIDENT.
No, near me.
M. LEK.
Face to face between us.
THE PRESIDENT.
That is good. If only people knew we were here, we would make them jealous!
If one knew...
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