Scene + 

II + 

Elmire, Mariane, Cléante, Dorine. + 

Dorine + 

To Cléante. Sir, we beg you + 

To help us all you can in her behalf; + 

She’s suffering almost more than heart can bear; + 

This match her father means to make tonight + 

Drives her each moment to despair. He’s coming. + 

Let us unite our efforts now, we beg you, + 

And try by strength or skill to change his purpose. + 