The saints sacrifice

Hydas. Since things are thus appointed by the will And pleasure of the gods, since this fair couple Have been preserved by fate from many dangers ⟨image 45⟩By Land and Sea, and as should seem reserved For Hymens instigation, isle no longer Resist the will of heaven, heavens send you joy, puts their bane together And a most plenteous off-spring to succeed you. This is our firm decree, which we'll confirm By sacrifice, and worshipping the gods. O Sun and Moon, whose sacred deities We most adore, since it is fallen out thus By your decrees, that young Theagines And fair Cariclea are made man and wife, Accept their offerings, and vouchsafe to take them Into the order of your holy Priesthood. Theagines, I do resign unto thee My office, be thou Priest unto the Sun, Wear this white Mitre. Takes his Mitre and puts it […] Theagines his head.

Hydas. Since things are thus appointed by the will And pleasure of the gods, since this faire couple Have beene preserv'd by fate from many dangers ⟨image 45⟩By Land and Sea, and as should seeme reserv'd For Hymens instigation, ile no longer Resist the will of heaven, heavens send you joy, puts their bane togethe• And a most plenteous off-spring to succeed you. This is our firme decree, which we'll confirme By sacrifice, and worshipping the gods. O Sunne and Moone, whose sacred deities We most adore, since it is falne out thus By your decrees, that young Theagines And faire Cariclea are made man and wife, Accept their offerings, and vouchsafe to take them Into the order of your holy Priesthood. Theagines, I doe resigne unto thee My office, be thou Priest unto the Sunne, Weare this white Miter. Takes his Miter and puts it 〈…〉 Theagines his head.

Pers. And Cariclea thou Wear this of mine, which consecrateth thee Priest of the Moon, adore her Deity.