Oh! Hermes, how splendid of you. Let us fly to carry out your plan. Circe, will you not come with us?
Circe.
Or shall I not rather go to prepare the mind of Demeter for an agreeable surprise? Shall you be happy by yourselves, Kronos and Rhea?
Rhea.
Quite happy, for we desire to sleep.
[Exit Circe to right, Hermes and Persephone to left.]