Actus primi, Scena quarta.
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Actus primi, Scena quarta.
Enter Demeneta and Thisbe her maid.
Enter Demeneta and Thisbe her mayd.
Demen. When sawest thou Cnemon, Thisbe?
This. Know you not That Pallas high feast called Quinquat•ia ⟨image 8⟩This day was celebrated here in Athens, One with a ship by land, (as is the manner) Was consecrated, Cnemon was employed, Clad in his robes, and on his head a crown, To sing the usual hymn due to her praise I saw him busy in the ceremonies.
This. Know you not That Pallas high feast call'd Quinquat•ia ⟨image 8⟩This day was celebrated here in Athens, One with a ship by land, (as is the manner) Was consecrated, Cnemon was imployd, Clad in his robes, and on his head a crowne, To sing the usuall hymne due to her praise I saw him busie in the ceremonies.
Dem. Is this the day? by Jove I knew it not, Else had I been spectator of the sight, Chiefly to see my Cnemon in his office, Could I be angry with him, I should chide him For not acquainting me.