That I have come. Who is this peerless creature?

Is this the old man's daughter?

Lama.

Prince Asander,

This is my daughter, Gycia. Of the prince

Thou hast heard many a time, my daughter.

Gycia (confused).

Ay!—

Indeed I——

Lama.

Come, my girl, thou art not used

To fail of words.

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Asan. Nay, sir, I pray you press her not to speak.

And yet I fain would hear her. Artemis

Showed not so fair, nor with a softer charm

Came Hebe's voice.

Gycia.

Nay, sir, I did not know

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