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CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Christian
[going to Cyrano, eagerly].
Tell me quickly!
[As Roxane appears on the ridge, the tops of the lances disappear, lowered for the salute, and a shout is raised. She bows.]
The Pikemen
[outside].
Vivat!
Christian.
What is this secret?
Cyrano.
If Roxane should…
Christian.
Should?…
Cyrano.
Speak of the letters?…
Christian.
Yes! I know!…
Cyrano.
Do not spoil all by seeming surprised…
Christian.
At what?
Cyrano.
I must explain to you!… Oh! 'tis no great matter,—I but thought of it to-day on seeing her. You have…
