CRASSUS. So when I stoop, my cheek comes close to yours. Give me a kiss.
ALICIA. The poisonous apple lures Thus the boy's mouth. Beware!
CRASSUS. O you are fair! Fairer than ever! In this tangle of trees Your hot breath wraps you in perfume.
ALICIA. There is some gloom or doom, A bitter harsh ingredient In these my sorceries Of animal scent.
CRASSUS. Yes! there is fear mixed with the fascination. It is the reverence that chastity, be sure! Gains from the impure.
ALICIA. O virtuous nation! It is the fear of the uninitiate Before the throne of Fate The hierophant.
CRASSUS. Kiss me, however!
ALICIA. Did I grant This favour, all were lost. It is your truth To Adela that tempts my youth.[Henceforth Alicia shakes with silent laughter.]
CRASSUS. What little breasts you have!
ALICIA. Ay, maiden breasts! Would you betray my oath?