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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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SCENE XII
The SAME. Roxane, Christian, the Friar, Ragueneau, LACKEYS, the Duenna.
De Guiche
[to Roxane].
You?
[Recognising Christian, in amazement.]
He?
[Bowing, with admiration to Roxane.]
Cunningly contrived !
[To Cyrano.]
My compliments - Sir Apparatus-maker !
Your story would arrest at Peter's gate
Saints eager for their Paradise ! Note well
The details. 'Faith 1 They'd make a stirring book !
Cyrano
[bowing].
I shall not fail to follow your advice.
The Friar
[showing with satisfaction the two lovers to De Guiche].
A handsome couple, son, made one by you !
De Guiche
[with a freezing look].
Ay !
[To Roxane.]
Bid your bridegroom, Madame, fond farewell
