ROXANE.

But....

CHRISTIAN (pointing to a group of Cadets in the rear).

My love for you, my selfishness, has deprived these poor fellows of your sweet company. Go smile to them a little, since they are about to die.... Go!

ROXANE (moved).

How good you are, dear Christian!....

(She goes up to the Gascons, who respectfully surround her.)

SCENE IX.

CHRISTIAN, CYRANO: in the rear, ROXANE speaking with CARBON and some of the Cadets.

CHRISTIAN (calling out in the direction of Cyrano's tent).