LE BRET.

An extraordinary siege this! We are besieging Arras, and the Spanish are besieging us.

CYRANO.

Somebody should come now to besiege the Spanish.

LE BRET.

Do not joke so.—When I think that a life, precious as yours is, can be risked daily just to carry....

(Cyrano walks toward one of the tents.)

Where are you going?

CYRANO.