CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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Cyrano
[hastily opening his eyes].
True!
[In a comically loud voice.]
Sister! come here!
[The Sister glides up to him.]
Ha-ha! What? Those bright eyes
Bent ever on the ground?
Sister Martha
[who makes a movement of astonishment on seeing his face].
Bent ever on the ground?Oh!
Cyrano
[in a whisper, pointing to Roxane].
Hush! 'tis nought!—
[Loudly, in a blustering voice.]
I broke fast yesterday!
Sister Martha
[aside].
I know, I know!
That's how he is so pale! Come presently
To the refectory, I'll make you drink
A famous bowl of soup… You'll come?
Cyrano.
Ay, ay!
Sister Martha.
There, see! You are more reasonable to-day!
