{"id":96,"date":"2020-05-12T20:19:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T00:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/tartuffe\/?post_type=chapter&p=96"},"modified":"2020-05-12T20:19:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T00:19:23","slug":"scene-iv-6","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/chapter\/scene-iv-6\/","title":{"raw":"Scene IV","rendered":"Scene IV"},"content":{"raw":"
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ORGON, MADAME PERNELLE, ELMIRE, MARIANE, CLEANTE, DAMIS, DORINE, MR. LOYAL<\/p>\r\nMR. LOYAL (to Dorine, at the back of the stage)<\/span>\r\nGood day, good sister. Pray you, let me see<\/span>\r\nThe master of the house.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDORINE<\/span>\r\nHe's occupied;<\/span>\r\nI think he can see nobody at present.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nI'm not by way of being unwelcome here.<\/span>\r\nMy coming can, I think, nowise displease him;<\/span>\r\nMy errand will be found to his advantage.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDORINE<\/span>\r\nYour name, then?<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nTell him simply that his friend<\/span>\r\nMr. Tartuffe has sent me, for his goods . . .<\/span>\r\n\r\nDORINE (to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nIt is a man who comes, with civil manners,<\/span>\r\nSent by Tartuffe, he says, upon an errand<\/span>\r\nThat you'll be pleased with.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCLEANTE (to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nSurely you must see him,<\/span>\r\nAnd find out who he is, and what he wants.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON (to Cleante)<\/span>\r\nPerhaps he's come to make it up between us:<\/span>\r\nHow shall I treat him?<\/span>\r\n\r\nCLEANTE<\/span>\r\nYou must not get angry;<\/span>\r\nAnd if he talks of reconciliation<\/span>\r\nAccept it.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL (to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nSir, good-day. And Heaven send<\/span>\r\nHarm to your enemies, favour to you.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON (aside to Cleante)<\/span>\r\nThis mild beginning suits with my conjectures<\/span>\r\nAnd promises some compromise already.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nAll of your house has long been dear to me;<\/span>\r\nI had the honour, sir, to serve your father.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nSir, I am much ashamed, and ask your pardon<\/span>\r\nFor not recalling now your face or name.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nMy name is Loyal. I'm from Normandy.<\/span>\r\nMy office is court-bailiff, in despite<\/span>\r\nOf envy; and for forty years, thank Heaven,<\/span>\r\nIt's been my fortune to perform that office<\/span>\r\nWith honour. So I've come, sir, by your leave<\/span>\r\nTo render service of a certain writ . . .<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nWhat, you are here to . . .<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nPray, sir, don't be angry.<\/span>\r\n'Tis nothing, sir, but just a little summons:\u2014<\/span>\r\nOrder to vacate, you and yours, this house,<\/span>\r\nMove out your furniture, make room for others,<\/span>\r\nAnd that without delay or putting off,<\/span>\r\nAs needs must be . . .<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nI? Leave this house?<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nYes, please, sir<\/span>\r\nThe house is now, as you well know, of course,<\/span>\r\nMr. Tartuffe's. And he, beyond dispute,<\/span>\r\nOf all your goods is henceforth lord and master<\/span>\r\nBy virtue of a contract here attached,<\/span>\r\nDrawn in due form, and unassailable.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDAMIS (to Mr. Loyal)<\/span>\r\nYour insolence is monstrous, and astounding!<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL (to Damis)<\/span>\r\nI have no business, sir, that touches you;<\/span>\r\n\r\n(Pointing to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nThis is the gentleman. He's fair and courteous,<\/span>\r\nAnd knows too well a gentleman's behaviour<\/span>\r\nTo wish in any wise to question justice.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nBut . . .<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nSir, I know you would not for a million<\/span>\r\nWish to rebel; like a good citizen<\/span>\r\nYou'll let me put in force the court's decree.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDAMIS<\/span>\r\nYour long black gown may well, before you know it,<\/span>\r\nMister Court-bailiff, get a thorough beating.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL (to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nSir, make your son be silent or withdraw.<\/span>\r\nI should be loath to have to set things down,<\/span>\r\nAnd see your names inscribed in my report.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDORINE (aside)<\/span>\r\nThis Mr. Loyal's looks are most disloyal.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nI have much feeling for respectable<\/span>\r\nAnd honest folk like you, sir, and consented<\/span>\r\nTo serve these papers, only to oblige you,<\/span>\r\nAnd thus prevent the choice of any other<\/span>\r\nWho, less possessed of zeal for you than I am<\/span>\r\nMight order matters in less gentle fashion.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nAnd how could one do worse than order people<\/span>\r\nOut of their house?<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nWhy, we allow you time;<\/span>\r\nAnd even will suspend until to-morrow<\/span>\r\nThe execution of the order, sir.<\/span>\r\nI'll merely, without scandal, quietly,<\/span>\r\nCome here and spend the night, with half a score<\/span>\r\nOf officers; and just for form's sake, please,<\/span>\r\nYou'll bring your keys to me, before retiring.<\/span>\r\nI will take care not to disturb your rest,<\/span>\r\nAnd see there's no unseemly conduct here.<\/span>\r\nBut by to-morrow, and at early morning,<\/span>\r\nYou must make haste to move your least belongings;<\/span>\r\nMy men will help you\u2014I have chosen strong ones<\/span>\r\nTo serve you, sir, in clearing out the house.<\/span>\r\nNo one could act more generously, I fancy,<\/span>\r\nAnd, since I'm treating you with great indulgence,<\/span>\r\nI beg you'll do as well by me, and see<\/span>\r\nI'm not disturbed in my discharge of duty.<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nI'd give this very minute, and not grudge it,<\/span>\r\nThe hundred best gold louis I have left,<\/span>\r\nIf I could just indulge myself, and land<\/span>\r\nMy fist, for one good square one, on his snout.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCLEANTE (aside to Orgon)<\/span>\r\nCareful!\u2014don't make things worse.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDAMIS<\/span>\r\nSuch insolence!<\/span>\r\nI hardly can restrain myself. My hands<\/span>\r\nAre itching to be at him.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDORINE<\/span>\r\nBy my faith,<\/span>\r\nWith such a fine broad back, good Mr. Loyal,<\/span>\r\nA little beating would become you well.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nMy girl, such infamous words are actionable.<\/span>\r\nAnd warrants can be issued against women.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCLEANTE (to Mr. Loyal)<\/span>\r\nEnough of this discussion, sir; have done.<\/span>\r\nGive us the paper, and then leave us, pray.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMR. LOYAL<\/span>\r\nThen \/au revoir\/. Heaven keep you from disaster!<\/span>\r\n\r\nORGON<\/span>\r\nMay Heaven confound you both, you and your master!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"

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ORGON, MADAME PERNELLE, ELMIRE, MARIANE, CLEANTE, DAMIS, DORINE, MR. LOYAL<\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL (to Dorine, at the back of the stage)<\/span>
\nGood day, good sister. Pray you, let me see<\/span>
\nThe master of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

DORINE<\/span>
\nHe’s occupied;<\/span>
\nI think he can see nobody at present.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nI’m not by way of being unwelcome here.<\/span>
\nMy coming can, I think, nowise displease him;<\/span>
\nMy errand will be found to his advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

DORINE<\/span>
\nYour name, then?<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nTell him simply that his friend<\/span>
\nMr. Tartuffe has sent me, for his goods . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

DORINE (to Orgon)<\/span>
\nIt is a man who comes, with civil manners,<\/span>
\nSent by Tartuffe, he says, upon an errand<\/span>
\nThat you’ll be pleased with.<\/span><\/p>\n

CLEANTE (to Orgon)<\/span>
\nSurely you must see him,<\/span>
\nAnd find out who he is, and what he wants.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON (to Cleante)<\/span>
\nPerhaps he’s come to make it up between us:<\/span>
\nHow shall I treat him?<\/span><\/p>\n

CLEANTE<\/span>
\nYou must not get angry;<\/span>
\nAnd if he talks of reconciliation<\/span>
\nAccept it.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL (to Orgon)<\/span>
\nSir, good-day. And Heaven send<\/span>
\nHarm to your enemies, favour to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON (aside to Cleante)<\/span>
\nThis mild beginning suits with my conjectures<\/span>
\nAnd promises some compromise already.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nAll of your house has long been dear to me;<\/span>
\nI had the honour, sir, to serve your father.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nSir, I am much ashamed, and ask your pardon<\/span>
\nFor not recalling now your face or name.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nMy name is Loyal. I’m from Normandy.<\/span>
\nMy office is court-bailiff, in despite<\/span>
\nOf envy; and for forty years, thank Heaven,<\/span>
\nIt’s been my fortune to perform that office<\/span>
\nWith honour. So I’ve come, sir, by your leave<\/span>
\nTo render service of a certain writ . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nWhat, you are here to . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nPray, sir, don’t be angry.<\/span>
\n‘Tis nothing, sir, but just a little summons:\u2014<\/span>
\nOrder to vacate, you and yours, this house,<\/span>
\nMove out your furniture, make room for others,<\/span>
\nAnd that without delay or putting off,<\/span>
\nAs needs must be . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nI? Leave this house?<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nYes, please, sir<\/span>
\nThe house is now, as you well know, of course,<\/span>
\nMr. Tartuffe’s. And he, beyond dispute,<\/span>
\nOf all your goods is henceforth lord and master<\/span>
\nBy virtue of a contract here attached,<\/span>
\nDrawn in due form, and unassailable.<\/span><\/p>\n

DAMIS (to Mr. Loyal)<\/span>
\nYour insolence is monstrous, and astounding!<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL (to Damis)<\/span>
\nI have no business, sir, that touches you;<\/span><\/p>\n

(Pointing to Orgon)<\/span>
\nThis is the gentleman. He’s fair and courteous,<\/span>
\nAnd knows too well a gentleman’s behaviour<\/span>
\nTo wish in any wise to question justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nBut . . .<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nSir, I know you would not for a million<\/span>
\nWish to rebel; like a good citizen<\/span>
\nYou’ll let me put in force the court’s decree.<\/span><\/p>\n

DAMIS<\/span>
\nYour long black gown may well, before you know it,<\/span>
\nMister Court-bailiff, get a thorough beating.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL (to Orgon)<\/span>
\nSir, make your son be silent or withdraw.<\/span>
\nI should be loath to have to set things down,<\/span>
\nAnd see your names inscribed in my report.<\/span><\/p>\n

DORINE (aside)<\/span>
\nThis Mr. Loyal’s looks are most disloyal.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nI have much feeling for respectable<\/span>
\nAnd honest folk like you, sir, and consented<\/span>
\nTo serve these papers, only to oblige you,<\/span>
\nAnd thus prevent the choice of any other<\/span>
\nWho, less possessed of zeal for you than I am<\/span>
\nMight order matters in less gentle fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nAnd how could one do worse than order people<\/span>
\nOut of their house?<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nWhy, we allow you time;<\/span>
\nAnd even will suspend until to-morrow<\/span>
\nThe execution of the order, sir.<\/span>
\nI’ll merely, without scandal, quietly,<\/span>
\nCome here and spend the night, with half a score<\/span>
\nOf officers; and just for form’s sake, please,<\/span>
\nYou’ll bring your keys to me, before retiring.<\/span>
\nI will take care not to disturb your rest,<\/span>
\nAnd see there’s no unseemly conduct here.<\/span>
\nBut by to-morrow, and at early morning,<\/span>
\nYou must make haste to move your least belongings;<\/span>
\nMy men will help you\u2014I have chosen strong ones<\/span>
\nTo serve you, sir, in clearing out the house.<\/span>
\nNo one could act more generously, I fancy,<\/span>
\nAnd, since I’m treating you with great indulgence,<\/span>
\nI beg you’ll do as well by me, and see<\/span>
\nI’m not disturbed in my discharge of duty.<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nI’d give this very minute, and not grudge it,<\/span>
\nThe hundred best gold louis I have left,<\/span>
\nIf I could just indulge myself, and land<\/span>
\nMy fist, for one good square one, on his snout.<\/span><\/p>\n

CLEANTE (aside to Orgon)<\/span>
\nCareful!\u2014don’t make things worse.<\/span><\/p>\n

DAMIS<\/span>
\nSuch insolence!<\/span>
\nI hardly can restrain myself. My hands<\/span>
\nAre itching to be at him.<\/span><\/p>\n

DORINE<\/span>
\nBy my faith,<\/span>
\nWith such a fine broad back, good Mr. Loyal,<\/span>
\nA little beating would become you well.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nMy girl, such infamous words are actionable.<\/span>
\nAnd warrants can be issued against women.<\/span><\/p>\n

CLEANTE (to Mr. Loyal)<\/span>
\nEnough of this discussion, sir; have done.<\/span>
\nGive us the paper, and then leave us, pray.<\/span><\/p>\n

MR. LOYAL<\/span>
\nThen \/au revoir\/. Heaven keep you from disaster!<\/span><\/p>\n

ORGON<\/span>
\nMay Heaven confound you both, you and your master!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-96","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":88,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/96\/revisions\/97"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/88"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/96\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/tartuffe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}