JUPITER, CLEANTHIS, SOSIE
JUP.I shall take this opportunity of appearing to Alcmene to banish the sorrow in which she wishes to indulge, and, under the pretence that brings me here, I will gratify my passion with the delight of a reconciliation with her.Alcmene is upstairs, is she not?
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.