PENTHEUS
Nay; am I a woman, then,
And no man more.

DIONYSUS
Wouldst have them slay thee dead?
No man may see their mysteries.

PENTHEUS
Well said'--
I marked thy subtle temper long ere now.

DIONYSUS
'Tis Dionyse that prompteth me.

PENTHEUS
And how
Mean'st thou the further plan?

DIONYSUS
First take thy way
Within. I will array thee.

PENTHEUS
What array!
The woman's? Nay, I will not.

DIONYSUS
Doth it change
So soon, all thy desire to see this strange