But I repeat to you, Sir!....

CYRANO (with a cry of horror that causes Guiche to fall back).

Good Heavens!.... In this country are people's faces black? Am I in Algiers, and are you a native?

GUICHE (touching his mask).

No doubt, this mask....

CYRANO (seemingly less frightened).

Oh! then, it's Venice.... or Genoa!

GUICHE (trying to pass).

A lady is waiting for me!...

CYRANO (completely reassured).