Gorgibus Monologue from Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband

From Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband by Molière

male · dramatic · 48 sec

Sir, whom I see returned to this town inflamed with the same ardour, and who now supposes I will keep my promise, which made you hope to marry Celia, and thus reward your intense love, I am your lordship's very humble servant. (LEL: What, sir, is it thus you frustrate my expectations?) Ay, sir, it is thus I do my duty, and my daughter obeys me too. (CEL: My duty compels me, father, to make good your promise to him.) Is this obeying my commands as a daughter ought to do? Just now you were very kindly disposed towards Valere, but you change quickly... I see his father approaching, who certainly comes to arrange about the marriage.

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