Scene 3.IV.

Cyrano, Christian.

CYRANO:
   I know all that is needful. Here's occasion
   For you to deck yourself with glory. Come,
   Lose no time; put away those sulky looks,
   Come to your house with me, I'll teach you . . .

CHRISTIAN:
   No!

CYRANO:
   Why?

CHRISTIAN:
   I will wait for Roxane here.

CYRANO:
   How? Crazy?
   Come quick with me and learn . . .

CHRISTIAN:
   No, no! I say.
   I am aweary of these borrowed letters,
    - Borrowed love-makings! Thus to act a part,
   And tremble all the time! - 'Twas well enough
   At the beginning! - Now I know she loves!
   I fear no longer! - I will speak myself.

CYRANO:
   Mercy!

CHRISTIAN:
   And how know you I cannot speak? -
   I am not such a fool when all is said!
   I've by your lessons profited. You'll see
   I shall know how to speak alone! The devil!
   I know at least to clasp her in my arms!
(Seeing Roxane come out from Clomire's house):
    - It is she! Cyrano, no! - Leave me not!

CYRANO (bowing):
   Speak for yourself, my friend, and take your chance.

(He disappears behind the garden wall.)





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