A man may not receive, except indeed
From one who is, or is to be, his wife.
Gal. Then I will be thy wife!
Pyg.That may not be;
I have a wife—the gods allow but one.
Gal. Why did the gods then send me here to thee?
Pyg. I can not say—unless to punish me
For unreflecting and presumptuous prayer!
I prayed that thou shouldst live—I have my prayer,
And now I see the fearful consequence