SCENE III--PHILAMINTE, BÉLISE, ARMANDE, HENRIETTE, TRISSOTIN, LÉPINE.

LEP. (_to_ TRISSOTIN). Sir, there is a gentleman who wants to

speak to you; he is dressed all in black, and speaks in a soft tone.

(_They all rise._)

TRI. It is that learned friend who entreated me so much to procure him

the honour of your acquaintance.

PHI. You have our full leave to present him to us. (TRISSOTIN

_goes out to meet_ VADIUS.)

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