Cid. They in no way fall short of all that we have said of them.

Cid

SCENE II.——CLEOMENES, AGENOR, AGLAURA, CIDIPPE.

Agl. Wherefore, princes, wherefore do you thus hasten away? Does our appearance fill you with fear?

Agl

Cle. We were led to believe, Madam, that the Princess Psyche might be here.

Cle

Agl. Has this place no longer any charm for you if it is not adorned by her presence?

Agl

Age. This place may be pleasant enough, but in our impatience we would find the Princess Psyche.

Age

Cid. Something very important must doubtless be urging you both to seek her.

Cid

Cle. The motive is powerful enough, since our happiness depends entirely upon her.

Cle

Agl. Might we be allowed to inquire into the secret implied by these words?

Agl

Cle. We do not pretend to make a mystery of it. Indeed, it would show itself in spite of us; and the secret, Madam, does not last long when it is love.

Cle

Cid. Without further words, Princes, it means that you are both in love with Psyche.

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