Pro. Thou and thy meaner fellows your last service
Did worthily perform; and I must use you 36
In such another trick. Go bring the rabble,
O'er whom I give thee power, here to this place:
Incite them to quick motion; for I must
Bestow upon the eyes of this young couple 40
Some vanity of mine art: it is my promise,
And they expect it from me.
Ari. Presently?
Pro. Ay, with a twink.
Ari. 'Before you can say, "Come," and "Go," 44
And breathe twice; and cry, "so, so,"
Each one, tripping on his toe,
Will be here with mop and mow.
Do you love me, master? no?' 48
Pro. Dearly, my delicate Ariel. Do not approach
Till thou dost hear me call.
Ari. Well, I conceive. Exit.
Pro. Look, thou be true; do not give dalliance
Too much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw 52
To the fire i' the blood: be more abstemious,
Or else good night your vow!
Fer. I warrant you, sir;
The white-cold virgin snow upon my heart
Abates the ardour of my liver.
Pro. Well.— 56
Now come, my Ariel! bring a corollary,
Rather than want a spirit: appear, and pertly,
No tongue! all eyes! be silent. Soft music.
Enter Iris.
Iris. Ceres, most bounteous lady, thy rich leas 60
37 rabble: band [of 'meaner fellows']
41 vanity: illusion
43 twink: twinkling
47 mop: grimace, mock (?)
56 liver: the supposed seat of the passions
57 corollary: surplus
58 pertly: briskly
59 S. d. Enter Iris; cf. n.
