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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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SCENE XII

The SAME. Roxane, Christian, the Friar, Ragueneau, LACKEYS, the Duenna.

De Guiche

[to Roxane].

You?

[Recognising Christian, in amazement.]

He?

[Bowing, with admiration to Roxane.]

Cunningly contrived !

[To Cyrano.]

My compliments - Sir Apparatus-maker !
Your story would arrest at Peter's gate
Saints eager for their Paradise ! Note well
The details. 'Faith 1 They'd make a stirring book !

Cyrano

[bowing].

I shall not fail to follow your advice.

The Friar

[showing with satisfaction the two lovers to De Guiche].

A handsome couple, son, made one by you !

De Guiche

[with a freezing look].

Ay !

[To Roxane.]

Bid your bridegroom, Madame, fond farewell