To keep him from our sight. Cage thou thy bird,
Or he may fly to fairer homes than thine.
Sel. (amazed). What mean you, sisters? Nay, turn not away—
What have I done?
Loc. (very spitefully).Indeed we do not know;
But, lest we should affect his love for thee,
We will at once withdraw.
[Exit Locrine, bowing ironically.
Lei. (with freezing politeness).Good-day to you!
Neo. Good-day!