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Scene VI.

Cyrano, Le Bret, the duenna.
THE DUENNA
(with a low bow)

I was bid ask you where a certain lady Could see her valiant cousin--but in secret.

CYRANO
(overwhelmed)

See me?

THE DUENNA
(courtesying)

Ay, Sir! She has somewhat to tell.

CYRANO

Somewhat?. . .

THE DUENNA
(still courtesying)

Ay, private matters!

CYRANO
(staggering)

Ah, my God!

THE DUENNA

To-morrow, at the early blush of dawn, We go to hear mass at St. Roch.

CYRANO
(leaning against Le Bret)

My God!

THE DUENNA

After--what place for a few minutes' speech?

CYRANO
(confused)

Where? Ah!. . .but. . .Ah, my God!. . .

THE DUENNA

Say!

CYRANO

I reflect!. . .

THE DUENNA

Where?

CYRANO

At--the pastry-house of Ragueneau.

THE DUENNA

Where lodges he?

CYRANO

The Rue--God!--St. Honore!

THE DUENNA
(going)

Good. Be you there. At seven.

CYRANO

Without fail.

(The duenna goes out.)