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SCENE X.
Enter SCEPARNIO, from the Temple.What can be the matter,
That these two damsels here in Venus' Temple
Should so bewail them, and embrace her image?
They have I know not what strange fears:—they talk
Of having been last night tost on the sea,
And cast on shore this morning.
Labr.
(overhearing)
Prithee, youth,
Where are the damsels, whom you mention?
Scep.
Here
In Venus' Temple.
Labr.
And how many are they?
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As many as you and I make, put together.
Labr.
Undoubtedly they're mine.
Scep.
Undoubtedly
I know not that.
Labr.
Of what appearance are they?
Scep.
Good likely wenches.—Were I in my cups,
I could make shift to toy with either of them.
Labr.
And young forsooth?
Scep.
Forsooth you're plaguy troublesome.
Go, if you will, and see.
Labr.
Dear Charmides,
Sure they must be my wenches.
Charm.
Jove confound thee,
Whether they are or not.
Labr.
I'll go directly
Into the Temple.
Charm.
Go into a dungeon,
I care not.
[Exit Labrax.
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