De Guiche.
They will attack us. Ah!For my false spy
Came to warn me of their attack. He said,
'I can decide the point for their assault;
Where would you have it? I will tell them 'tis
The least defended—they'll attempt you there.'
I answered, 'Good. Go out of camp, but watch
My signal Choose the point from whence it comes.'
Carbon
[to Cadets].
Make ready!
[All rise; sounds of swords and belts being buckled.]
De Guiche.
Make ready!'Twill be in an hour.
First Cadet.
Make ready! ’Twill be in an hour.Good!…
[They all sit down again and take up their games.]
De Guiche
[to Carbon].
Time must be gained. The Marshal will return.
Carbon.
How gain it?
De Guiche.
How gain it?You will all be good enough
To let yourselves be killed.
Cyrano.
To let yourselves be killed.Vengeance! oho!
