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'Tis therefore the Propontis bears my fleets, |
| Proseerpine. | Now peace is signed, what are your ships there doing? |
| Thetis. | They're on the spot in case of mischief brewing. |
| Proserpine. | Had I been Isis I'd have kept them out. |
| Thetis. | Tis not your fault she fail'd to, I've no doubt. |
| Proserpine. | Gallipoli,—why do you keep them there? |
| Thetis. | Why do your people prowl around Bulair? |
| Proserpine. | Why do you want six millions, ready money? |
| Thetis. | You are the last who ought to think that funny. |
| Proserfine. | When will your fleets receive the word to go? |
| Thetis. | When do you hope to quit San Stefano? |
| Proserfine. | I did the work; I mean to have my way. |
| Thetis. | Nobody asked you:—I must have my say. |
| Proserpine. | Provoke me not,—you'll find me quite your match. |
| Thetis. | A Tartar true—on coming to the scratch! |
| Proserpine. | To benefit the Slav is all I seek. |
| Thetis. | The greater reason I support the Greek. |
| Hebe. | Are these to rank the Goddesses among? |
| Minerva. | No. it's decided that they're still too young |
