CYRANO DE BERGERAC
215
De Guiche.
I do not say that, if I loved you well,
I had chosen you and yours,—but, as things stand,
—Your courage yielding to no corps the palm—
I serve my King, and serve my grudge as well.
Cyrano.
Permit that I express my gratitude…
De Guiche.
I know you love to fight against fivescore;
You will not now complain of paltry odds.
[He goes up with Carbon.]
Cyrano
[to Cadets].
We shall add to the Gascon coat of arms,
With its six bars of blue and gold, one more—
The blood-red bar that was a-missing there!
[De Guiche speaks in a low voice with Carbon at the back. Orders are given. Preparations go forward. Cyrano goes up to Christian, who stands with crossed arms.]
Cyrano
[putting his hand on Christian's shoulder].
Christian!
Christian
[shaking his head].
Christian!Roxane!
Cyrano.
Christian! Roxane!Alas!
