(To Cyrano) My compliments to you, Sir, as an inventor. Your narrative would have stopped a saint at the gate of heaven! Do not forget to write that book!

CYRANO (bowing).

I promise, Sir, to follow your advice.

THE MONK (with an air of satisfaction calling Guiche's attention to the two lovers).

A beautiful couple, my son, and good work of yours!

GUICHE (very coldly).

Yes.

(to Roxane) Be good enough to bid farewell, Madam, to your husband.

ROXANE.

How so?