Cid. I think our sentiments are lofty enough to lead us to refuse a heart which wants soliciting; and we wish to conquer our lovers by the power of our own merit.
SCENE IV.——PSYCHE, AGLAURA, CIDIPPE, CLEOMENES, AGENOR, LYCAS.
Lyc. (to Psyche). Ah! Madam!
Psy. What is the matter?
Lyc. The king …
Psy. What?
Lyc. Requests your presence.
Psy. What am I to augur from your agitation?
Lyc. You will know it only too soon.
Psy. Alas! how you excite my fears about the king!