 Clitandre knows he must flatter Philaminte to gain her consent, but finds her "studies" foolish and cannot hide this.He meets Henriette's aunt Belise in Scene 4 and attempts to speak with her about his wish to marry Henriette, but Belise imagines that this is merely a subtle way of declaring that he loves her (Belise) and ignores what he is actually trying to say.Henriette's uncle Ariste addresses Clitandre in Scene 1 and assures him of his support.