HEN. Yes; otherwise you would see me ready to fly to this union with all my heart. ARI. Suffer yourself, then, to be bound by such gentle ties. The news I brought you was false. It was a stratagem, a happy thought I had to serve your love by deceiving my sister, and by showing her what her philosopher would prove when put to the test. CHRY. Heaven be praised! PHI. I am delighted at heart for the vexation which this cowardly deserter will feel. The punishment of his sordid avarice will be to see in what a splendid manner this match will be concluded. CHRY. (_to_ CLITANDRE). I told you that you would marry her. ARM. (_to_ PHILAMINTE). So, then, you sacrifice me to their love? PHI. It will not be to sacrifice you; you have the support of your philosophy, and you can with a contented mind see their love crowned. BEL. Let him take care, for I still retain my place in his heart. Despair often leads people to conclude a hasty marriage, of which they repent ever after. CHRY. (_to the_ NOTARY). Now, Sir, execute my orders, and draw up the contract in accordance with what I said.