CHRISTIAN.

You are my dearest friend!

(He throws himself into Cyrano's arms. They remain embracing.)

SCENE XI.

CYRANO, CHRISTIAN, THE GASCONS, THE MUSKETEER, LISE.

A CADET (half opening the door).

Complete silence.... the silence of death.... I fear to look around!

(after a survey) What!....

SEVERAL CADETS (entering and looking at Cyrano and Christian locked in each other's arms).

Ah!.... Oh!.... Impossible!....