- With Master Jacques gone, Mariane tells Frosine how she doesn't want to marry Harpagon. Not only is Master Jacques a moldy oldie, but also Mariane is in love with a young man and wants to marry him. Hmm, could the young man in question be Cléante?
- Frosine guarantees Mariane that she won't be married to Harpagon a year before he kicks the bucket. And once he's dead, Mariane will inherit all his money.
- As Harpagon comes onstage, Mariane cries out at how terrible his face is. Yowch. That's rude.