ROXANE.
By what, by whom?
CYRANO.
By an intruder.
ROXANE (distraught).
Some bore? But you got rid of him, or her.
CYRANO.
Yes. "Excuse me," said I, "but this is Saturday, and I have a weekly engagement that nothing can prevent me from keeping. Return an hour hence!"
ROXANE (lightly).
The person shall wait. I'll keep you here until evening.