(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.)