LUC. Yes, sir.

SGAN. So much the worse; it is a proof that you are not quite well. Do
you feel great pains in your head and back?

LUC. Yes, sir.

Sgan. I thought so. Yes, the great doctor I spoke of, in the chapter
he made on the nature of animals, said ... a hundred fine things; and
how the humours which have connexion, have much relation to each
other; for instance, as melancholy is the enemy to joy, and as the
bile in going through our body makes us become yellow, and as nothing
is more contrary to good health than illness; so we can say with that
great man that your daughter is very ill. I must give her a
prescription.

Gor. Quick! a table, paper and ink!

Sgan. Is there anybody here who can write?

Gor. What! do you not know how to write?

Sgan. Ah! I was forgetting; I have so many things to think of, that I
forget the half.... I think it is quite necessary for your daughter to
have a change of air and that she should go and enjoy herself
somewhere in the country.

Gor. We have a very fine garden, and some rooms attached to it; if you
think it will do, I will send her there.

Sgan. Let us go and see the place. (_Exeunt._)

Scene VI.--The Lawyer.

Law. I have heard that the daughter of Mr. Gorgibus is ill; I must go
and inquire after her health, and offer my services, as the friend of
the whole family. (_Knocks._) Is Mr. Gorgibus at home? (_Enter_
Gorgibus.) Having heard of your daughter's illness, I come to tell you
of my entire sympathy, and to put myself at your disposal for all that
may be wanted of me.

Gor. I have just left the cleverest man in the world.

Law. Would it not be possible to speak with him for a few moments?
(Gorgibus _fetches_ Sganarelle.)

Scene VII.--Gorgibus, Lawyer, Sganarelle (_as doctor_).

Gor. Sir, here is a friend of mine, a very clever man, who would be
glad to speak with you.

Sgan. I have no leisure, Mr. Gorgibus; I must go and see my patients.
I will not presume to take your place of honour, sir.

Law. Sir, from what Mr. Gorgibus has told me of your merit and
talents, I had the greatest longing in the world to be introduced to
you, and I have taken the liberty of addressing you on that account. I
hope you will not think it too bold. One must acknowledge that those
who excel in any great science are worthy of high praise; particularly
those whose calling is that of doctor, as much on account of its
utility, as because it is the source of several other sc