Scène VI — Scène VIII

1. Perrichon is never grateful for the services that Armand renders him.

2. He must now apologize to the customs officer, which is very annoying (contrariant) .

3. Armand would hâve yielded to Daniel, if Henriette had not entered the room.

4. Monsieur Perrichon hears Armand and Daniel talking. They do not know that he is listening.

5. What he hears does not please Monsieur Perrichon. Daniel says that he had let himself slip on purpose into a little crack.

6. It is better to hâve your life saved by Monsieur Perrichon than to save his.