meanwhile with Cuigy).

Who is this Cyrano?

CUIGY.

A capital swordsman.

SECOND MARQUIS.

Of noble birth?

CUIGY.

Sufficiently so. He is a cadet in the guards.

(Indicating a gentleman who appears to be seeking somebody.)

But here's his friend Le Bret....

(Calling) Le Bret!     (Le Bret comes down.)

You are looking for Bergerac?

LE BRET.

Yes, and with some anxiety....

CUIGY.

Am I not right in stating that he is no ordinary man?

LE BRET (moved).