And the Gods have wrought for thy house
A marvellous thing.
(Admetus stands before the altar, and offers incense.)
Admetus.—
First unto thee, Apollo, thanks and praise
I render, who hast given me length of days,
And life to hold, and joy, that yet on earth
Mine eyes see light, which in all hearts makes mirth.
(He offers the incense.)
And thou, Persephone, and thou, great Head,