Monsieur de Bergerac.
SCENE V.
ROXANE, CYRANO, and, one moment, SISTER MARTHA.
ROXANE (without turning around).
Why did I worry so?
(She works.—Enter Cyrano, very pale, with his hat well over his eyes. Exit sister who announced him. He descends the steps slowly, with a visible effort to remain erect, leaning heavily on his stick.)
For the first time in fourteen years, you are late!
CYRANO (who has gained his chair and seated himself, speaks in a cheerful tone, in contrast with his looks).
Yes, and, in truth, I boil with rage. I was delayed....