Sganarelle finds himself in a situation as difficult as it is ridiculous: he is an aging man pursuing a very beautiful yet libertine young lady, with the intention of marrying her. Sganarelle is wealthy, whereas she, Dorimena, comes from a poor family. How hard it is for our bachelor to part with his comfortable and well-off freedom! How afraid is he to break his cycle of sadness and take a step to happiness?