BAC. As he chose; I did not order this.
PEN. This too you have well contrived, saying mere nonsense.
BAC. One may seem, speaking wisely to one ignorant, not to be wise.
PEN. And did you come hither first, bringing the God?
BAC. Every one of the barbarians celebrates these orgies.
PEN. [Ay,] for they are much less wise than Greeks.
BAC. In these things they are wiser, but their laws are different.
PEN. Do you practice these rites at night, or by day?
BAG. Most of them at night;[[29]] darkness conveys awe.
PEN. This is treacherous toward women, and unsound.