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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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Second Trooper.

I pay nothing!

The Doorkeeper.

How so?

Second Trooper.

I am a musketeer.

First Trooper

[to the second].

The play will not begin till two. The pit is empty. Come, a bout with the foils to pass the time!

[They fence with the foils they have brought.]

A Lackey

[entering].

Pst… Flanquin!…

Another

[already there].

Champagne?…

The First

[showing him cards and dice which he takes from his doublet].

See, here be cards and dice. [He seats himself on the floor.] Let's play.

The Second

[doing the same].

Good; I am with you, villain!