ARIEL He hath nor ears, nor eyes, Nor any sense to know thee by, but only These tusks and claws and his toad-belly.

MIRANDA Dost Thou suffer, so?

ARIEL Not now.

MIRANDA And hath he held thee Long captive?

ARIEL Since old ocean’s slime first spawned Under the moon, I have awaited thee And him thou bringest here.

MIRANDA You mean my father, Prospero.

ARIEL [Exultingly.] Hail him, Spirits!

SPIRITS OF ARIEL [Sing.] Prospero!

MIRANDA Yea, many a starry journey we have made Searching this isle. At last to-day, at dawn, I saw its yellow sands, and heard thy voice Calling for pity. Now my father is come And shall release thee.

ARIEL Where? Where is he?