You know their cruel tricks. I have been unable to
get any restitution from them. The only thing they would agree to was
that if they should marry, in order that I would not lose my claim to
the inheritance, they would each give me 100,000 francs. However, they
have sworn never to marry and they've kept their oath constantly so
far. These forfeitures are under seal.
FRONTIN: Then that is how I'll get the money. But I intend-- Ah good,
it's a lackey of mine.
(Enter Lackey)
LACKEY: Time passes, sir. To the notary and explain. Disguise
yourself. All will be lost. (Frontin puts on a brown coat and a black
wig)
FRONTIN: It's necessary that I first be Senechal Groux. Wait for me
upstairs at Aunt Araminte's. She's getting ready to leave. There I can
go without fear and instruct you in everything.
VALERE: I am going there.
FRONTIN: I will rejoin you.
(Exit Valere)
FRONTIN: (to Lackey) I thought I'd have two days time at least. But
both of them taking the money to the notary are going to discover the
trick.
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