This is the real secret of my decision; all these things, as
you know, end ever in matrimony.
DOR. Ah, Madam, is it possible that you should have come to such a
kind determination in my favour?
DORI. It is only to prevent you from ruining yourself, for, if I am
not quick, I clearly see that before long you will not have a penny
left.
DOR. What thanks I owe you for your anxiety about my fortune! That and
my heart are entirely yours, and you can dispose of both as shall seem
good to you.
DORI. I will make a right use of both. But here is our man coming.
What an admirable figure!
SCENE III.--MR. JOURDAIN, DORIMENE, DORANTE.
DOR. Sir, we have both come to do homage to your new dignity, and to
rejoice with you over the marriage of your daughter with the son of
the Grand Turk.
MR. JOUR. (_after bowing in the Turkish manner_). Sir, I wish you
the strength of the serpent, and the wisdom of the lion.
DORI. I am very glad to be one of the first, Sir, to come and
congratulate you on the high degree of glory to which you are raised.
MR. JOUR. Madam, may your rose-tree bloom all the year round. I am
infinitely obliged to you for interesting yourself in the honour just
bestowed upon me; and I am greatly rejoiced to see you back here, so
that I may tender to you my most humble apologies for the
extraordinary conduct of my wife.
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