DIONYSUS
Nay, only He whose seal was set
Here in thy Thebes on Semele.

PENTHEUS
What way
Descended he upon thee? In full day
Or vision of night?

DIONYSUS
Most clear he stood, and scanned
My soul, and gave his emblems to mine hand.

PENTHEUS
What like be they, these emblems?

DIONYSUS
That may none
Reveal, nor know, save his Elect alone.

PENTHEUS
And what good bring they to the worshipper?

DIONYSUS
Good beyond price, but not for thee to hear.

PENTHEUS
Thou trickster? Thou wouldst prick me on the more
To seek them out!