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Let us first hasten to lodge Theoria in the hands of the Senate.

But tell me, who is this woman?

Why, ’tis Theoria, with whom we used formerly to go to Brauron, to get tipsy and frolic. I had the greatest trouble to get hold of her.

Ah! you charmer! what pleasure your pretty bottom will afford me every four years!

Let us see, who of you is steady enough to be trusted by the Senate with the care of this charming wench? Hi! you, friend! what are you drawing there?

I am drawing the plan of the tent I wish to erect for myself on the isthmus.

Come, who wishes to take the charge of her? No one? Come, Theoria, I am going to lead you into the midst of the spectators and confide you to their care.