BAC. No, but having married Semele here,—
PEN. Did he compel you by night, or in your sight [by day]?
BAC. Seeing me who saw him; and he gave me orgies.
PEN. And what appearance have these orgies?
BAC. It is unlawful for the uninitiated among mortals to know.
PEN. And have they any profit to those who sacrifice?
BAC. It is not lawful for you to hear, but they are worth knowing.
PEN. You have well coined this story, that I may wish to hear.
BAC. The orgies of the God hate him who works impiety.
PEN. For you say, forsooth, that you saw the God clearly what he was like?