Alc. I am the fool of love; and find within me

The fondness of a bride, without the fear.

My whole desires and wishes are in you.

Phæd. [Aside.] My lady's eyes are pinking to bed-ward too: now is she to look very sleepy, counterfeiting yawning,—but she shall ask me leave first.

Alc. Great Juno, thou, whose holy care presides

Over the nuptial bed, pour all thy blessings

On this auspicious night!

Jup. Juno may grudge; for she may fear a rival

In those bright eyes; but Jupiter will grant,

And doubly bless this night.