Alcm. Think what thou wert, and who could swear too much?

Think what thou art, and that unswears it all.

Jup. Can you forsake me, for so small a fault?

'Twas but a jest, perhaps too far pursued;

'Twas but, at most, a trial of your faith,

How you could bear unkindness;

'Twas but to get a reconciling kiss,

A wanton stratagem of love.

Alcm. See how he doubles, like a hunted hare: