Than any formula we could impose.
Phy. Its weight is overpowering. (About to kiss.)
Sel.But stay!
We would not wrest this homage from you, sir;
Or give it willingly, or not at all.
Eth. Most willingly, fair maid, we give it you.
Sel. Good! Then proceed.
(Eth. kisses Sel. and Phyl. kisses Zay.)
Eth.There! does it not convey
A pleasant sense of influence?