Alcestis.—

Of that vine-treading thou hast drunk the wine.

Admetus.—

Give me to drink again! Come! for I call!

Alcestis.—

Again thou askest of me, and I give—all.

(Falling back in his arms, she dies.)

Admetus.—

Now art thou mine! O bride of every sense!

(He bears her to the bed.)