CYRANO DE BERGERAC
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Ragueneau.
…The Spaniards, gazing on a lady so dainty fair, overlooked the fare so dainty!…
[Applause.]
Cyrano
[in a whisper to Christian].
Hark, Christian!
Ragueneau.
…And, occupied with gallantry, perceived not—[He draws a plate from under the seat, and holds it up.]—the galantine!…
[Applause. The galantine passes from hand to hand.]
Cyrano
[still whispering to Christian].
Prythee, one word!
Ragueneau.
And Venus so attracted their eyes that Diana could secretly pass by with—[He holds up a shoulder of mutton]—her fawn!
[Enthusiasm. Twenty hands are held out to seize the shoulder of mutton.]
Cyrano
[in a lower whisper to Christian].
I must speak to you!
