Lucas Several zeroes? I intend to see as many as grains of sand. Girard You're a man insatiable for zeroes. Lucas (joyous) Ah, it's ten thousand francs. Girard Curious, yes, I see. But, if that isn't the numeral? Lucas By God, I'm really frightened. Girard Let's confirm. Lucas (thoughtful) Yes, there it is, the fifth. Girard (giving the list) Read it over, and calculate it yourself. Lucas (taking the list, upset) My heart beats--beats. I am quite transported. I'm afraid to have seen double, and to have counted too many. One, two, three, four, and five. Girard Let's say-- Lucas (upset) One, two, three, did I say three? Girard Yes. Lucas Ah, I see the number that's formed. I'm a bit overwhelmed. Girard In short, Lucas has the Grand Prize? Lucas Ouf! Girard (relaxing) Relax. Take off your coat. Lucas The Grand Prize! Girard Since one is rich, one must get a little better clothes. Lucas One hundred thousand francs! Girard How much we'll drink at Lucas' place! Lucas Let's go quickly to Paris. Girard I will get you a carriage and horses. Lucas Ah, I believe I'll die of luxury. Let's see the lottery quickly, so I can see myself first again. Girard Are you going to remain a farmer? Lucas (indignant) Me! A farmer. Girard Forgive me for saying the word. I quite see the question is crazy. Well, give me your rents. You won't want them. You'll be a great lord. I am a poor devil, and your loyal friend. You will give them to me for this good news. Lucas Yes. Get me a carriage and horses that go very fast, very fast. Girard Yes, like birds. But, at first, in passing, let's stop at the notary to give me the rents. All right, father? Lucas Yes, I won't need it myself. I will leave you all the rents from my timberland. I am going straight to Paris to get some nobility. CURTAIN ACT III Argon is trying to avoid showing himself to the Widow, who grabs him by the arm. Widow I will prove it all to you. Can you doubt it? But, stay one minute, at least to listen to me. Argon Time presses. I have Lisette and the notary together. If Lucas appears I will finish the business. In love, moments are precious to an older person.