Do now attend the queen? since they did plot
The means that dusky Dis my daughter got, 89
Her and her blind boy's scandal'd company
I have forsworn.
Iris. Of her society
Be not afraid; I met her deity 92
Cutting the clouds towards Paphos, and her son
Dove-drawn with her. Here thought they to have done
Some wanton charm upon this man and maid,
Whose vows are, that no bed-rite shall be paid
Till Hymen's torch be lighted; but in vain: 97
Mars's hot minion is return'd again;
Her waspish-headed son has broke his arrows,
Swears he will shoot no more, but play with sparrows, 100
And be a boy right out.
Cer. Highest queen of state,
Great Juno comes; I know her by her gait.
[Enter Juno.]
Jun. How does my bounteous sister? Go with me
To bless this twain, that they may prosperous be, 104
And honour'd in their issue.
They Sing:
Jun. 'Honour, riches, marriage-blessing,
Long continuance, and increasing,
Hourly joys be still upon you! 108
Juno sings her blessings on you.'
Cer. 'Earth's increase, foison plenty,
Barns and garners never empty:
Vines, with clust'ring bunches growing; 112
89 Dis; cf. n.
98 minion: favorite
110 foison: harvest
