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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 !
