The first schemer, short of money, offers himself at a high price to facilitate the fantasies of the other, by playing the role of substitute. The second is an unscrupulous banker who sows ruin and grief but who is soon ruined and fooled in turn.
André Michaud
Jacques Barisart
President of the court
Egg seller
Captain Lambesc
Lucette
Mado
Cormoz
Soldier
Witness
Ernest, minion
Mrs. Barisart
Lawyer
Director