_Chronos_. The world was then so light, 80
I scarcely felt the weight;
Joy ruled the day, and Love the night.
But, since the queen of pleasure left the ground,
I faint, I lag,
And feebly drag
The ponderous orb around.

_Momus_. All, all of a piece throughout;
[_Pointing to Diana_.] Thy chase had a beast in view;
[_To Mars_.] Thy wars brought nothing about;
[_To Venus_.] Thy lovers were all untrue. 90

_Janus_. 'Tis well an old age is out.

_Chronos_. And time to begin a new.

_Cho. of all_. All, all of a piece throughout;
Thy chase had a beast in view:
Thy wars brought nothing about;
Thy lovers were all untrue.
'Tis well an old age is out,
And time to begin a new.

_Dance of huntsmen, nymphs, warriors, and lovers_.

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