maritime excursion._

AEOLUS.
Ye winds that cloud the fairest skies,
Retire within your darkest caves,
And leave the realm of waves
To Zephyr, Love, and sighs.

A TRITON.
What lovely eyes these moist abodes have pierced?
Ye mighty Tritons, come; ye Nereids, hide.

ALL THE TRITONS.
Then rise we all these deities fair to meet;
With softest strains and homage let us greet
Their beauty rare.

A CUPID.
How dazzling are these ladies' charms!

ANOTHER CUPID.
What heart but seeing them must yield?

ANOTHER CUPID.
The fairest of th' Immortals--arms
So keen hath none to wield.

CHORUS.
Then rise we all these deities fair to meet;
With softest strains and homage let us greet