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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Roxane.
On his brow he bears the genius-stamp;
He is proud, noble, young, intrepid, fair…
Cyrano
[rising suddenly, very pale]
Fair!
Roxane.
Why, what ails you?
Cyrano.
Nothing; 'tis…
[He shows his hand, smiling.]
This scratch!
Roxane.
I love him; all is said. But you must know
I have only seen him at the Comedy…
Cyrano.
How? You have never spoken?
Roxane.
Eyes can speak.
Cyrano.
How know you then that he…?
Roxane.
Oh! people talk
Neath the limes in the Place Royale … Gossip's chat
Has let me know…
