Will you accept my hand to pass them in review?....

(She gives her hand and they go up to the embankment. Hats come off, and everybody follows.)

CHRISTIAN (going up to Cyrano).

Now! speak quickly!

(As Roxane appears on the crest, the lances disappear in a salute; she bows.)

THE MEN (outside).

Hurrah!

CHRISTIAN.

What is your secret?....

CYRANO.