In me, my charming mistress, you behold
A lover that disdains a lawful title,
Such as of monarchs to successive thrones;
The generous lover holds by force of arms,
And claims his crown by conquest.
Alcm. Methinks you should be pleased; I give you all
A virtuous and modest wife can give.
Jup. No, no; that very name of wife and marriage
Is poison to the dearest sweets of love;
To please my niceness, you must separate