Should never be wed;
What with their earth-born cravings and misgivings,
They can’t appreciate our higher livings;
Why, the Moon’s meanest slave and humblest vassal
Is fitter far to rule in Moonshine Castle.
Seneschal.
Peace, Mariana! Question not the cause.
The fairies tell us, in their simple laws,
That those dissatisfied with earth, must be
By bitter lessons taught the truth to see.