(Orphise appears at the back of the stage, and sees Éraste between Orante and Climène).
ER. Since I cannot avoid giving judgment, I mean to satisfy you both at once; and, in order, not to blame that which is pleasing in your eyes, the jealous man loves more, but the other loves wisely.
CL. The judgment is very judicious; but…
ER. It is enough. I have finished. After what I have said permit me to leave you.
SCENE V.—ORPHISE, ÉRASTE.
ER. (Seeing Orphise, and going to meet her). How long you have been, Madam, and how I suffer …
ORPH. Nay, nay, do not leave such a pleasant conversation. You are wrong to blame me for having arrived too late. (Pointing to Orante and Climène, who have just left). You had wherewithal to get on without me.
ER. Will you be angry with me without reason, and reproach me with what
I am made to suffer? Oh, I beseech you, stay …
ORPH. Leave me, I beg, and hasten to rejoin your company.