Molire — The Impostures of Scapin Act 3 Scene 13

        ARGANTE, GÉRONTE, LÉANDRE, OCTAVE, HYACINTHA,                 ZERBINETTE, NÉRINE, SILVESTRE, CARLE. CAR Ah! gentlemen, a most sad accident has just taken place. GER What is it? CAR Poor Scapin.... GER Is a rascal whom I shall see hung. CAR Alas! Sir, you will not have that trouble. As he was passing near a building, a bricklayer's hammer fell on his head and broke his skull, leaving his brain exposed. He is dying, and he has asked to be brought in here to speak to you before he dies.