the young couple drifting into love on the stream of destiny, almost
reluctant to betray their growing feelings through fear of the wrath of
Alexander. Apelles is already smitten but Campaspe is still 'fancy free'
when, in the artist's studio, she questions him about his pictures.

_Campaspe._ What counterfeit is this, Apelles?

_Apelles._ This is Venus, the Goddess of love.

_Campaspe._ What, be there also loving Goddesses?

_Apelles._ This is she that hath power to command the very
affections of the heart.

_Campaspe._ How is she hired? by prayer, by sacrifice, or bribes?

_Apelles._ By prayer, sacrifice, and bribes.

_Campaspe._ What prayer?

_Apelles._ Vows irrevocable.

_Campaspe._ What sacrifice?

_Apelles._ Hearts ever sighing, never dissembling.

_Campaspe._ What bribes?

_Apelles._ Roses and kisses. But were you never in love?