Daph. A present, which I mean to give my love.
Char. See but how true a lover Daphnis is;
His hand is never empty when he comes.
Welcome him, daughter: look what he has for you.
Daph. O good Charinus! none must look in it,
But she herself to whom it is presented.
Char. I am an old man, I, and therefore care not
To see my wither'd face and hoary hair:
Give it that young thing, she knows what to do with it.
Daughter, come hither; use him courteously
And kindly too: be sure you take his gift. [Aside.
Daphnis, I'll leave you both together here;
My sheep are shearing, I can stay no longer. [Exit.
Daph. Farewell, old man; health to my dearest mistress.
Ner. And to you, shepherd.
Dor. Daphnis, am not I
Worthy to have a share in your salute?
Daph. How can I give thee part of that, whereof
I have no share myself?
Dor. If you would love
There where you are belov'd again, you might
Make your content such as you would yourself.
Daph. If you, Nerina, would vouchsafe to love
Him that loves you, and ever will, you might
Make your content such as you would yourself.