Cid

Age. We are both under her sway, and we go with one accord to declare our passion to her.

Age

Agl. It is certainly something quite new, and rather odd, to see two rivals so well agreed.

Agl

Cle. It is true that the thing is rare; but it is not impossible for two perfect friends.

Cle

Cid. In this spot, is she the only fair one, and can you find none other with whom to divide your admiration?

Cid

Agl. Amongst all the nobly born, is she the only one whom your eyes deem worthy of your tenderness?

Agl

Cle. Do we reason when we fall in love? Do we choose the object of our attachment? And when we bestow our hearts, do we weigh the right of the fair one to fascinate us?

Cle

Age. Without having the power of choosing, we follow in such a passion something which delights us; and when love touches a heart, we have no reasons to give.

Age

Agl. Indeed, I pity the painful troubles to which I see your hearts expose themselves. You love one whose bright charms will mingle grief with the hopes they hold out to you, and whose heart will not fulfil all that her eyes promise.

Agl

Cid. The hope which calls you into the rank of her lovers will experience many disappointments in the favours she bestows; and the fitful changes of her inconstant heart will cause you many painful hours.

Cid

Agl. A clear discernment of your worth makes us pity the fate 

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