, a
theorbo, and a clavecin for the chords, with two violins to play
the ritournelles.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: You must also add a trumpet marine. The trumpet
marine is an instrument that pleases me and it's harmonious.

MUSIC MASTER: Leave it to us to manage things.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: At least, don't forget to send the musicians to
sing at table.

MUSIC MASTER: You will have everything you should have.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: But above all, let the ballet be fine.

MUSIC MASTER: You will be pleased with it, and, among other things,
with certain minuets you will find in it.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Ah! Minuets are my dance, and I would like you
to see me dance them. Come, my Dancing Master.

DANCING MASTER: A hat, sir, if you please. La, la, la, la. La, la,
la, la. In cadence please. La, la, la, la. Your right leg. La, la,
la, la. Don't move your shoulders so. La, la, la, la. Your arms are
wrong. La, la, la, la. Raise your head. Turn the toe out. La, la,
la, la. Straighten your body up.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: How was that? (Breathlessly)

MUSIC MASTER: The best.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: By the way, teach me how to bow to salute a
marchioness; I shall need to know soon.

DANCING MASTER: How you must bow to salute a marchioness?

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Yes, a marchioness named Dorimene.

DANCING MASTER: Give me your hand.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: No. You only have to do it, I'll remember it
well.

DANCING MASTER: If you want to salute her with a great deal of
respect, you must first bow and step back, then bow three times as
you walk towards her, and at the last one bow down to her knees.

MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: (After the Dancing Master has illustrated) Do it
some. Good!

LACKEY: Sir, your Fencing Master is here. MONSIEUR JOURDAIN: Tell
him to come in here for my lesson. I want you to see me perform.

SCENE II (Fencing Master, Music Master, Dancing Master, Monsier
Jourdain, a Lackey)

FENCING MASTER: (After giving a foil to Monsieur Jourdain) Come,
sir, the salute. Your body straight. A little inclined upon the
left thigh. Your legs not so wide apart. Your feet both in a line.
Your wrist opposite your hip. The point of your sword even with
your shoulder. The arm not so much extended. The left hand at the
level of the eye. The left shoulder more squared. The head up. The
expression bold. Advance. The body steady. Beat carte, and thrust.
One, two. Recover. Again, with the foot firm. Leap back. When you
make a pass, Sir, you