Molire — The Miser Act 3 Scene 13

SCENE XIII.——HARPAGON, MARIANNE, ÉLISE, VALÈRE, FROSINE, BRINDAVOINE. BRIND. Sir, there is a gentleman here who wants to speak to you. HAR. Tell him that I am engaged, and that I cannot see him to-day. BRIND. He says he has some money for you. HAR. (to Marianne). Pray, excuse me; I will come back directly.