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第13章

JUPITER, CLEANTHIS, SOSIE

JUP.I shall take this opportunity of appearing to Alcmene to banish the sorrow in which she wishes to indulge, and, under the pretence that brings me here, I will gratify my passion with the delight of a reconciliation with her.Alcmene is upstairs, is she not?

CLE.Yes; she is thoroughly upset and wishes to be left alone: she has forbidden me to follow her.

JUP.Whatever prohibition she may have given you does not concern me.

CLE.So far as I can see, his grief has beaten a quick retreat.