ATT. Dost thou suppose that the same thing holds also among the Gods?
HIPP. Certainly, forasmuch as we mortals use the laws of the Gods.
ATT. How is it then that thou addressest not a venerable Goddess?
HIPP. Whom? but take heed that thy mouth err not.[[4]]
ATT. Venus, who hath her station at thy gates.
HIPP. I, who am chaste, salute her at a distance.
ATT. Venerable is she, however, and of note among mortals.
HIPP. Different Gods and men are objects of regard to different persons.
ATT. May you be blest, having as much sense as you require.[[5]]
HIPP. No one of the Gods, that is worshiped by night, delights me.