After Oronte leaves, Philinte and Alceste resume their argument. Philinte wants to know why Alceste wouldn't just give Oronte the little bit of flattery he obviously wanted. Alceste is too upset to discuss it, and he leaves, telling Philinte not to follow him. Philinte follows him out, though, trying to find out why Alceste is so upset.
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