书城公版The Middle Class Gentleman
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第32章

SCENE V (Lucile, Monsieur Jourdain, Dorante, Dorimene, etc.)MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Come, my daughter; come here and give your hand to the gentleman who does you the honor of asking for you in marriage.

LUCILE: What! Father, look at you! Are you playing in a comedy?

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: No, no, this is not a comedy, it's a very serious matter, and as full of honor for you as possible.There is the husband I give you.

LUCILE: To me, father?

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Yes, to you.Come, put your hand in his, and give thanks to Heaven for your happiness.

LUCILE: I have absolutely no wish to marry.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: I wish it, I, who am your father.

LUCILLE: I'll do nothing of the sort.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Ah! What a nuisance! Come, I tell you.Give your hand.

LUCILE: No, my father, I told you, there is no power on earth that can make me take any husband other than Cleonte.And I will go to extreme measures rather than...(Recognizes Cleonte) It is true that you are my father; I owe you complete obedience; and it is for you to dispose of me according to your wishes.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Ah! I am delighted to see you return so promptly to your duty, and it pleases me to have an obedient daughter.