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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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Christian.

Oh, go not yet ! I'd tell you -

Roxane

[opening the door].

You adore me ?
I've heard it very oft. No ! - Go away !

Christian.

But I would fain . . .

[She shuts the door in his face.]

Cyrano

[who has re-entered unseen].

I' faith ! It is successful !


SCENE VI

Christian, Cyrano, two Pages.

Christian.

Come to my aid !

Cyrano.

Not I!

Christian.

But I shall die,
Unless at once I win back her fair favour.

Cyrano.

And how can I, at once, i' th' devil's name,
Lesson you in ...

Christian

[seizing his arm].

Oh, she is there !

[The window of the balcony is now lighted up.]