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SCENE V.

Pan, Nymphs, Sylvans, and Chorus.
Pan.
Well do these Sports become Diana's Train;
And well, ye Sylvans, have you join'd
In Honour of the Goddess of the Groves.
Let Love, and Innocence, and Rural Joys,
Still glad the Plains, and dictate new Delights.
Yet what can please, while Syrinx is not here?
Aside.
Her Absence racks my anxious Breast.
Aside.
But do I not at distance view the Fair?
Aside.
'Tis She—She comes; I will retire,
Aside.
And wait some happy Minute to approach her.
Aside.
Again renew your vocal Mirth,
Again your jocund Measures tread.

[Pan.]

[Pan retires here.
Chorus.