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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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SCENE V

Christian, Roxane, the Duenna.

Roxane

[coming out of Clomire's house, with a company of friends, whom she leaves. Bows and good-byes].

Barthenoide ! - Alcandre ! - Gremione !

The Duenna

[bitterly disappointed].

We're missed the speech upon the Tender Passion !

[Goes into Roxane'S house.]

Roxane

[still bowing].

(Urimidonte - adieu !

[All bow to Roxane and to each other, and then separate, going up different streets. Roxane suddenly seeing Christian.],

You!

[She goes to him.]

Evening falls.
Let's sit. Speak on. I listen.

Christian

[sits by her on the bench. A silence].

Oh ! I love you !

Roxane

[shutting her eyes].

Ay, speak to me of love.

Christian

I love thee !