JODELET.
Suddenly unwell ... and was compelled to retire.
THE PIT.
Let him return!—No!—Yes!—
A YOUNG MAN (to Cyrano).
But, after all, Sir, what reason is there for your hating Montfleury?
CYRANO (very courteous, still seated).
Young gosling, there are two, either one of which is sufficient in itself. First: he is a bad actor; he rants, and seems to lift with a derrick lines that have wings of their own. Second: but that is my secret.
TRADESMAN (behind Cyrano).