Sganarelle is then taken to Géronte, who explains to him that his daughter, Lucinde, has gone mute, and that, so far, nothing he's tried to get her to speak has worked. Lucinde's maid, Jacqueline (also Lucas's wife) remarks that if only Géronte gave her a husband she likes, Lucinde would have no trouble recovering speech. Sganarelle hits on Jacqueline and impresses Géronte by speaking Pig Latin to Lucinde. Later, he is approached by Léandre, Lucinde's lover, who asks for Sganarelle's help to elope with Lucinde. He offers Sganarelle money, and Sganarelle accepts.