former affection. Only the faithful purity of a first love deserves to
aspire to the honour to which your kindness invites us, for each of
your sisters merits a love which has sighed for her alone.

AGL. It seems to me, Princes, without any offence, that before thus
refusing, you might wait until our intentions had been declared. Do
you think our hearts so susceptible and tender? And when people
propose your offering yourselves to us, are you so sure of being
accepted?

CID. I think our sentiments are lofty enough to lead us to refuse a
heart which wants soliciting; and we wish to conquer our lovers by the
power of our own merit.



SCENE IV.--PSYCHE, AGLAURA, CIDIPPE, CLEOMENES, AGENOR, LYCAS.

LYC. (_to_ PSYCHE). Ah! Madam!

PSY. What is the matter?

LYC. The king....

PSY. What?

LYC. Requests your presence.

PSY. What am I to augur from your agitation?