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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Roxane
[warmly].
Importance in a trifle! Did he doubt
Of what I said?—Ah yes, I saw he doubted!
Cyrano
[taking her hand].
But are you sure you told him all the truth?
Roxane.
Yes, I would love him were he…
[She hesitates.]
Yes, I would love him were he… Does that word
Embarrass you before my face, Roxane?
Roxane.
I…
Cyrano
[smiling sadly].
'Twill not hurt me! Say it! If he were
Ugly!…
Roxane.
Ugly!… Yes, ugly!
[Musket-report outside.]
Ugly!… Yes, ugly! Hark! I hear a shot!
Cyrano
[ardently].
Hideous!
Roxane.
Hideous! Hideous! yes!
