Whose famous hands in woman's wise essayed

To play the tambour; on whose frowning brow470

The Phrygian turban shamelessly was worn?

Amphitr.: But youthful Bacchus did not blush to wear

His locks in flowing ringlets, in his hand

The thyrsus light to brandish, as he walked

With steps unsteady, clad in trailing robes

Bright with barbaric gold. 'Tis virtue's right475

In foolishness to ease the strain of toil.

Lycus: 'Twas for this cause the house of Eurytus