Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 7, Scene 2 summary
Act 7, Scene 2 of 51 · 7 min to read the scene
In Act 7, Scene 2, Cyrano receives enthusiastic praise from the cadets and a crowd, but rejects De Guiche’s offer of support when it threatens his control over his writing. When De Guiche admits ordering the ambush, Cyrano openly mocks him and answers his warning with defiance.
What happens
- Carbon summons the cadets to Ragueneau’s shop, where they embrace Cyrano and celebrate his exploit.
- Le Bret brings more admirers, but Cyrano rebuffs their familiarity, requests, and questions.
- De Guiche delivers Marshal Gassion’s praise, and Cyrano introduces the Gascon company through a mocking, boastful poem.
- De Guiche offers access to Richelieu, but Cyrano refuses to let anyone alter his writing.
- A cadet brings the fleeing attackers’ hats, and De Guiche admits ordering the ambush.
- Cyrano drops the hats at De Guiche’s feet and defies his warning before the visitors leave.
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