There is no lovelier abode on earth!

And so says Zeolide.

Zeo.Indeed she does!

Why, father, I have lived near eighteen years,

And never knew until three hours ago

That you possessed so lovely a domain!

Why have I wasted eighteen years on earth,

When such a heaven as this awaited me?

Gélan. (aside to Phanor).

You have not told the Princess or your Court