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''An Arbour, supported by rustic wooden Pillars, twined round with Flowers and green Plants, and a Flower Garden seen in the back Ground between the Pillars. Enter Page, followed by, speaking as she enters''.

Ed. Yes, do so, boy; Aurora is at hand.— But take with thee, besides, this little basket, And gather roses in the farther thicket, Close to the garden gate.—

Page. (taking the basket.) Give it me then. She chid me yesterday For gathering full-spread roses, whose loose leaves Fell on her lap: to-day I'll fill my basket With buds, and budlings, and half-open'd flowers, Such as nice dames do in their kerchiefs place.

Ed. Prate less and move thee quicker. Get thee hence. See there thy mistress comes: haste to thy task. [ Page.

Ter. Here you will find a more refreshing air; The western sun beats fiercely.

Aur.Western sun! Is time so far advanced? I left my couch Scarcely an hour ago.

Ter.You are deceived. Three hours have past, but past by you unheeded;