CLEON. To-day it will only be an ordinary dance, Madam. Another
time....

ERI. No more about it, Cleonice. Let them dance.



SECOND INTERLUDE.

_The confidante of the young_ PRINCESS _calls forth three
dancers under the name of pantomimists; that is, men who express all
sorts of things by their movements. The_ PRINCESS _sees them
dance, and receives them into her service._




ACT II.

SCENE I.--ERIPHYLE, CLEONICE.


ERI. This is admirable! I do not think any dancing could ever be
better; and I am glad to have them belonging to me.

CLEON. And I am very glad, Madam, for you to see that my taste is not
so bad as you thought.

ERI. Do not be so triumphant. You won't be long before giving me my