I desire to see the stage cured of a monstrous tumor. And, if necessary, I'll use ... (putting his hand to his sword) a lancet!
MONTFLEURY.
But I ....
CYRANO (gets off his chair and sits down on it, comfortably, with a wide circle around him).
Attention, full moon! I'll clap my hands thrice. The third time, there must be an eclipse.
THE PIT (amused).
Ah! Good!
CYRANO (striking his hands together).
One!
MONTFLEURY.