CYRANO, CHRISTIAN

[He disappears behind the garden wall.]

CYRANO:

I know what's needed for tonight. Here's your chance to truly impress her. Come, we cannot waste any time. Put away that sulky expression. Come to your house with me, and I'll teach you—

CHRISTIAN:

No!

CYRANO:

Why?

CHRISTIAN:

I will wait for Roxane here.

CYRANO:

What? Are you crazy? Come quickly with me and learn—

CHRISTIAN:

No! No, I say! I'm tired of these borrowed letters and borrowed speeches! I'm tired of acting a part and fearing all the time. It helped me in the beginning, but now I know she loves me! I'm afraid no longer! From now on, I will speak for myself!

CYRANO:

Good heavens!

CHRISTIAN:

What makes you think I cannot speak at all? I'm not such a fool anymore. I've learned a lot from your lessons. I'll be able to speak without your help. You'll see! At least I know enough to take her in my arms! [seeing ROXANE come out from Clomire's house] It is she! Oh, Cyrano! Don't leave me!

CYRANO:

[bowing] Speak for yourself, my friend, and take your chances.