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.

SCENE V

CLEANTHIS, SOSIE

SOS. What do you say, Cleanthis, to these cheerful looks, after his
terrible rage?

CLE. That we should all do well to send all men to the devil; the
best of them is not worth much.

SOS. You say that because you are in a passion; but you are too fond
of men; upon my word, you would all look as black as thunder if the
devil were to take them all away.

CLE. Really . . .

SOS. Here they come. Hush.

SCENE VI

JUPITER, ALCMENE, CLEANTHIS, SOSIE