PAPHNUTIUS. Yes, I know it.
YOUNG MAN. Who is she?
PAPHNUTIUS. Thais.
YOUNG MAN. Thais! She is the flame of this land! She sets all hearts on fire.
PAPHNUTIUS. They say she is beautiful. The most exquisite woman of her kind in the world!
YOUNG MAN. They have not deceived you.
PAPHNUTIUS. For her sake I have made a long and difficult journey. I have come here only to see her.
YOUNG MAN. Well, what should prevent you? You are young and handsome.
PAPHNUTIUS. Where does she live?
YOUNG MAN. Over there. Her house is quite near this place.