By heaven I have a bridegroom's fervour for thee,
As I had ne'er enjoyed.
Alc. She has my oath; [Sighing.
And sure she may release it, if she pleases.
Phæd. Why truly, madam, I am not cruel in my nature, to poor distressed lovers; for it may be my own case another day: and therefore, if my lord pleases to consider me——
Jup. Any thing, any thing! but name thy wish, and have it.
Phæd. Ay, now you say, any thing, any thing; but you would tell me another story to-morrow morning. Look you, my lord, here is a hand open to receive; you know the meaning of it; I am for nothing but the ready——
Jup. Thou shalt have all the treasury of heaven.
Phæd. Yes, when you are Jupiter, to dispose of it.