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).