CYRANO.

By the way—my voice?—He might recognise it!

(He loosens a hand and makes the motion of turning a key.)

Cric! Crac!

(Solemnly) Now, Cyrano, resume the accent of Bergerac!

GUICHE (looking at the house).

Here's the house!

(He is about to enter, but Cyrano springs from the balcony while holding on to the branch; the latter bends and lets him down between Guiche and the door. He affects to fall heavily, as if from a great height, remaining crushed and dazed. Guiche jumps back.)

What is this?