(restraining himself, however).

That is different. (resuming). As I was saying....

(with ill-concealed fury).

Mordious!....

(continuing in a natural tone).... I could not see very far.

(General stupefaction. All take their seats again, looking at Cyrano.)

So, I was walking on, thinking how I was going to disappoint some mighty lord desirous of pulling....

CHRISTIAN.

Your nose!....

(Everybody rises again, while Christian rocks on his chair.)