To love like mine; for I have proved his force,
And my Alcmena too has felt his dart.
If I submit, there's hope.
Phæd. 'Tis possible I may solicit for you.
Jup. But wilt thou promise me to do thy best?
Phæd. Nay, I promise nothing—unless you begin to promise first. [Curtsying.
Jup. I will not be ungrateful.
Phæd. Well; I'll try to bring her to the window; you shall have a fair shot at her; if you can bring her down, you are a good marksman.
Jup. That's all I ask;
And I will so reward thee, gentle Phædra—