Ligniere is not the true author.
The title character of this play props himself up against a tree, proclaims that his feet have turned to stone and his "hands are gloved with lead" as he imagines a conversation with Death. A woman states "I hoped for cream, - you give me gruel," to which her suitor seductively says "Your throat I'd kiss it," driving her away. That suitor is the supposed author of a letter whose contents are recited to the primary female character in the dark, proving to her that the friend of (*) Ligniere is not the true author. The title character recites the last word of a poem just as he stabs a man and later boastfully claims that he can deal with one hundred such men waiting in ambush. This play opens at the Hotel de Bourgogne and contains a balcony scene, where Christian's lines are spoken by his gigantic-nosed friend. For 10 points, identify this play about a lover of Roxane, a historical drama by Edmond Rostand.
The title character of this play props himself up against a tree, proclaims that his feet have turned to stone and his "hands are gloved with lead" as he imagines a conversation with Death.
{Cyrano} de {Bergerac}