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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.]