To quench and empty his immortal heat.

Merc. I'll lay on the woman's side for all that, that she shall love longest to-night, in spite of your omnipotence.

Phœ. I shall be cursed by all the labouring trades,

That early rise; but you must be obeyed.

Jup. No matter for the cheating part of man,

They have a day's sin less to answer for.

Phœ. When would you have me wake?

Jup. Why, when Jove goes to sleep; when I have finished,

Your brother Mercury shall bring you word.—

[Exit Phœbus in his chariot.