Io. What! is it possible that Jupiter should ever fall from his power?
Pr. Glad wouldst thou be, I ween, to witness this event.
Io. And how not so, I, who through Jupiter am suffering ill?
Pr. Well, then, thou mayest assure thyself of these things that they are so.
Io. By whom is he to be despoiled of his sceptre of tyranny.
Pr. Himself, by his own senseless counsels.
Io. In what manner? Specify it, if there be no harm.
Pr. He will make such a match as he shall one day rue.[58]
Io. Celestial or mortal? If it may be spoken, tell me.