Act 1 — SCENE VI.
Charles Renauld translation
CYRANO, LE BRET, THE DUENNA.
THE DUENNA (with a long curtsy).
A fair cousin would like to know where a valiant cousin can be seen, in private.
CYRANO (greatly disturbed).
I be seen, in private?
DUENNA (with another curtsy).
Yes, be seen. There are things to be said.
CYRANO.
There are things....
DUENNA (another curtsy).
To be said.
CYRANO (staggering).
Heavens!
DUENNA.
We'll hear to-morrow early mass, at the church of Saint-Roch.
CYRANO (leaning on Le Bret).
Heavens!
DUENNA.
As we go out, we can chat a bit, I fancy.
CYRANO (bewildered).
Where?.... I .... But .... Heavens!
DUENNA.
Decide.
CYRANO.
I'm thinking....
DUENNA.
Where?....
CYRANO.
At.... at.... Ragueneau's.... the pastry-cook's....
DUENNA.
Where's that?....
CYRANO.
Rue.... Rue.... Heavens! Rue St.-Honoré!
DUENNA (leaving).
We'll be there by seven sharp. Be punctual.
CYRANO.
I shall!
(Exit Duenna.)