So be it.

But I have not given you back yours.

You are pledged to me.

I will not countenance the marriage which my daughter has arranged without my consent! Help me to break it off.

And, faith, you could easily find another woman worth Micheline, but where shall I find a son-in-law worth you?
Come, the happiness of us all is in peril; save it!" "Why continue the struggle?
I am beaten beforehand." "But if you forsake me, what can I do single-handed with Micheline ?" "Do what she wishes, as usual.