—To Thais I’m deliver’d; she receives me,

And carries me with joy into her house;

Commits the charming girl——

Anti. To whom?——to you?

Chær. To me.

Anti. In special hands, I must confess.

Chær.—Enjoins me to permit no man come near her;

Nor to depart, myself, one instant from her;

But in an inner chamber to remain

Alone with her alone. I nod, and look