Speech! Speech!
RAGUENEAU.
The Spaniards, when so much beauty passed, did not see the repast. (Applause.) They are so bony that they did not notice the boned turkey.
(He takes a dish from under his seat and passes it down.)
CYRANO (aside to Christian).
A word with you for pity's sake!....
RAGUENEAU.
They were so busy with Venus that they allowed Diana's spoils to pass.
(He hands down a stag's leg.)
CYRANO (aside to Christian).