Was it not, soubrette?
COMEDIENNE (to the others).
But why a hundred men against a poor poet?
CYRANO.
Let us on!.... (to the officers) .... and you, gentlemen, when you see me charge, please do not follow; simply look on, whatever danger I may be in!
COMEDIENNE.
But we wish to see too!
CYRANO.
Come along, then!
COMEDIENNE (to the troop).