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The Tempest, IV. i

Do now attend the queen? since they did plot

The means that dusky Dis my daughter got,

Her and her blind boy's scandal'd company

I have forsworn.

Iris. Of her society

Be not afraid; I met her deity

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:

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,

And be a boy right out.

Cer. Highest queen of state,

Great Juno comes; I know her by her gait.

Jun. How does my bounteous sister? Go with me

To bless this twain, that they may prosperous be,

And honour'd in their issue.

Jun. 'Honour, riches, marriage-blessing,

Long continuance, and increasing,

Hourly joys be still upon you!

Juno sings her blessings on you.'

Cer. 'Earth's increase, foison plenty,

Barns and garners never empty:

Vines, with clust'ring bunches growing;

 89 Dis; cf. n.

98 minion: favorite

110 foison: harvest

