Cynthia.
Mountains upon mountains seem
On my shoulders to be balanced.

Escarpin.
So it always is with those
Who make verses, or who chant them.

Chrysanthus.
Of the one God whom I worship
These are miracles, are marvels.

(Enter Daria.)

Daria.
Here, Chrysanthus, I have come . . .

Nisida.
Stay, Daria.

Cynthia.

Stay, 't is rashness
Here to come, for, full of wonders,
Full of terrors is this garden.

Escarpin.
Do not enter: awful omens
Threat'ning death await thy advent.