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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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The Friar
[who has turned his lantern on Cyrano].
'Tis you ?
Christian.
'Tis I!
The Friar
[turning the light on to him, and as if a doubt struck him on seeing his beauty].
But . . .
Roxane
[quickly].
I have overlooked the postscript see : -
"Give twenty pistoles for the Convent."
The Friar.
. . . Oh!
Most worthy lord !
[To Roxane.]
Submit you !
Roxane
[with a martyr's look].
I submit !
[While Ragueneau opens the door, and Christian invites the Friar to enter, she whispers to Cyrano.]
Oh, keep De Guiche at bay ! He will be here !
Let him not enter till . . .
Cyrano.
I understand !
[To the Friar.]
What time need you to tie the marriage-knot ?