Admetus.—

Blessing and peace be thine, O form which died,

And comest more fair to be my second bride!

For now thou shinest upon me like a star!

Alcestis.—

I give thee greeting, having journeyed far.

Admetus.—

Mine, or was thine the journey, wouldst thou say?

Alcestis.—

We have both journeyed; mine was the longer way.