Two!

MONTFLEURY:
I think 'twere wisest. . .

CYRANO:
Three!

(Montfleury disappears as through a trap. Tempest of laughs, whistling cries,
etc.)

THE WHOLE HOUSE:
Coward. . .come back!

CYRANO (delighted, sits back in his chair, arms crossed):
Come back an if you dare!

A BURGHER:
Call for the orator!

(Bellerose comes forward and bows.)

THE BOXES:
Ah! here's Bellerose!

BELLEROSE (elegantly):
My noble lords. . .

THE PIT:
No! no! Jodelet!