In. The palace gate lies open: go, Argeia,
Maybe he went within: go seek him there.
[Exit Ar.
Look down the sea road, down the country road:
Follow him if ye see him.
Chor. He is not there.
In. Strain, strain your eyes: look well: search everywhere.
Look townwards—is he there?
Part of Chorus returning. He is not there.—
Other part returning. He is not there.