Act I: A Representation at the Hotel de BourgogneScene VI
Cyrano, Le Bret, the duenna.
The Duenna
With a low bow
I was bid ask you where a certain ladyCould 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.