Sos. Then, if the birds are flown, the fault's not mine. Here has been fine conjuring work; or else the jewel, knowing to whom it should be given, took occasion to steal out, by a natural instinct, and tied itself to that pretty arm.

Amph. Can this be possible?

Sos. Yes, very possible: You, my lord Amphitryon, may have brought forth another. You my lord Amphitryon, as well as I, Sosia, have brought forth another Me, Sosia; and our diamonds may have procreated these diamonds, and so we are all three double.

Phæd. If this be true, I hope my goblet has gigged another golden goblet; and then they may carry double upon all four. [Aside.

Alcm. My lord, I have stood silent, out of wonder

What you could wonder at.

Amph. A chilling sweat, a damp of jealousy,

Hangs on my brows, and clams upon my limbs.

I fear, and yet I must be satisfied;

And, to be satisfied, I must dissemble. [Aside.