And yet I seem to think the King had told me

You went not loath; and ah, I had been forced

That night, that night to make him such denial

I’d not the heart to say another “no”!

Lesbia.

Ah, then I’m free no more, and yet again

May count myself among your waiting-maidens?

Rhod.

Nay, nay! As sister lay you on my breast!

Lesbia.