(Lucile, Monsieur Jourdain, Dorante, Dorimène, 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 Cléonte. And I will go to extreme measures rather than . . . (Recognizes Cléonte) 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.

The Cast
act one
   Scene I
   Scene II
act two
   Scene I
   Scene II
   Scene III
   Scene IV
   Scene V
act three
   Scene I
   Scene II
   Scene III
   Scene IV
   Scene V
   Scene VI
   Scene VII
   Scene VIII
   Scene IX
   Scene X
   Scene XI
   Scene XII
   Scene XIII
   Scene XIV
   Scene XV
   Scene XVI
act four
   Scene I
   Scene II
   Scene III
   Scene IV
   Scene V
act five
   Scene I
   Scene II
   Scene III
   Scene IV
   Scene V
   Scene VI