Alcm. So long an absence, and so short a stay!
What, but one night! one night of joy and love
Could only pay one night of cares and fears,
And all the rest are an uncancelled sum!—
Curse on this honour, and this public fame;
Would you had less of both, and more of love!
Jup. Alcmena, I must go.
Alcm. Not yet, my lord.
Jup. Indeed I must.