LYS. “And for the kiss denied feel hunger sore.”
CAL. (_doubtful and apprehensive_).
“And for the kiss denied feel hunger sore.”
LYS. “I will provide cold lips for him to taste,”
CAL. Ah, lies, all lies! (_Aside._)
“Cold lips for him to taste----”
LYS. “His arm shall not be wound about my waist!”
CAL. (_reluctantly, her voice breaking_).
“His arm shall not be wound about my waist.”
LYS. “If I stand firm, the cup of joy be mine!”
CAL. “If I stand firm--(_sobs_)--the cup of joy be mine!”
(_Sobs._)
LYS. “If I break faith, let water drown the wine.”
CAL. Yes ... I mean it!
(CALONICE _sobs over the wine-cup_.)