The golden Aphrodite, deep-offended,

Were forced t’ avert her from her dearest daughter,

Because a stranger eye had ’filed the pure!

She’s loath to do’t; she lingers, for she hopes

The swoop of retribution follows on.

Goddess, remit no smile! I bring the due!

Kan.

There spake the Grecian!

Gyges.

Sire, vouchsafe to me