Sel. Then thou hast been deceived?

Eth.A dozen times.

Sel. How terrible!

Eth.Yes, terrible indeed!

Ah, my Selene, picture to thyself

A man—linked for his life to one he loves.

She is his world—she is the breath he breathes;

In his fond eyes the type of purity.

Well, she is false—all women are—and then

Come tidings of his shame, the damning words,