Leuc. The coating was but thin, we’ve rubbed it off! (Kisses Myrine.)

Pyg. Take care of him, Myrine; thou hast not

The safeguard that protects her. (Indicating Cynisca.)

Myr.What is that?

Cyn. It’s a strange story. Many years ago

I was a holy nymph of Artemis,

Pledged to eternal maidenhood!

Leuc.Indeed!

Myr. How terrible!

Cyn.It seemed not so to me;