A.R. Waller - Amphitryon (Act 2 Scene 4) lyrics

SCENE IV : JUPITER, CLEANTHIS, SOSIE JUP. I shall take this opportunity of appearing to Alcmene to banish the sorrow in which she wishes to indulge, and, under the pretence that brings me here, I will gratify my pa**ion with the delight of a reconciliation with her. Alcmene is upstairs, is she not? CLE. Yes; she is thoroughly upset and wishes to be left alone: she has forbidden me to follow her. JUP. Whatever prohibition she may have given you does not concern me. CLE. So far as I can see, his grief has beaten a quick retreat.