Would you have me destroy your happiness because of my good looks? That would be too unjust!

CYRANO.

And I should ruin yours because I happen, by mere chance, to have the gift of expressing.... that which no doubt you feel?

CHRISTIAN.

Tell her all, I say!

CYRANO.

You persist in tempting me. It is wrong!

CHRISTIAN.

I am tired of having a rival in myself!

CYRANO.