[Exeunt. The sunlight fades into twilight, and the full moon rises, right, rear, where the Lesser Harbor widens to the sea. Theano comes out of Phillistus' house and places fresh verbenas on the entrance altar. An Amazon follows her]
The. Though gods forget me I'll remember them.
[Sees the Amazon] Stand back! I'll not be dogged!
[The Amazon advances, folds her arms and takes station near Theano, who turns wearily from her and looks out upon the scene]
Well for this earth
That Beauty keeps her court for gods not men,
Nor clouds for mortal mourning! O, fair city,
And fairer night, how strange and cold your smile
Upon my heart!... The slave is gone. That means
Phillistus comes.