SOS. Just stop talking for the present. Amphitryon is coming back, and he seems pleased.
SCENE IV - JUPITER, CLEANTHIS, SOSIE
JUP. I shall take this opportunity of appearing to Alcmene to banish the sorrow in which she wishes to indulge, and, under the pretence that brings me here, I will gratify my passion with the delight of a reconciliation with her. Alcmene is upstairs, is she not?
CLE. Yes; she is thoroughly upset and wishes to be left alone: she has forbidden me to follow her.
JUP. Whatever prohibition she may have given you does not concern me.
CLE. So far as I can see, his grief has beaten a quick retreat.
SCENE V - CLEANTHIS, SOSIE
SOS. What do you say, Cleanthis, to these cheerful looks, after his terrible rage?
CLE. That we should all do well to send all men to the devil; the best of them is not worth much.
SOS. You say that because you are in a passion; but you are too fond of men; upon my word, you would all look as black as thunder if the devil were to take them all away.