And never vex yourself.

Phæd. Is that your counsel?

Par. Aye, if you’re wise; and do not add to love

More troubles than it has, and those it has

Bear bravely! But she comes, our ruin comes;

For she, like storms of hail on fields of corn,

Beats down our hopes, and carries all before her.

[ SCENE II.]

Enter Thais.

Thais. Ah me! I fear lest Phædria take offense