Phæd. Do you persuade me to this?
Par. If you are wise. And don’t be adding to the troubles which love itself produces; those which it does produce, bear patiently. But see, here she is coming herself, the downfall of our fortunes,[31]—for that which we ought ourselves to enjoy she intercepts.
[ Scene II.]
Enter Thais from her house.
Thais (to herself, not seeing them.) Ah wretched me! I fear lest Phædria should take it amiss or otherwise than I intended it, that he was not admitted yesterday.
Phæd. (aside to Parmeno.) I’m trembling and shivering all over, Parmeno, at the sight of her.
Par. (apart.) Be of good heart; only approach this fire,[32] you’ll soon be warmer than you need.
Thais (turning round.) Who is it that’s speaking here? What, are you here, my Phædria? Why are you standing here! Why didn’t you come into the house at once?
Par. (whispering to Phædria.) But not a word about shutting you out!
Thais. Why are you silent?