CHRISTIAN:
What! Every day?

CYRANO:
Yes, every day,—twice.

CHRISTIAN (violently):
And that became so mad a joy for you, that you braved death. . .

CYRANO (seeing Roxane returning):
Hush! Not before her!

(He goes hurriedly into his tent.)

[Scene 4.VIII.]

Roxane, Christian. In the distance cadets coming and going. Carbon and De Guiche give orders.

ROXANE (running up to Christian):
Ah, Christian, at last!. . .

CHRISTIAN (taking her hands):
Now tell me why—
Why, by these fearful paths so perilous—
Across these ranks of ribald soldiery,
You have come?

ROXANE:
Love, your letters brought me here!