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Jupiter (Canada) (search for this): act 1, scene 1
der up their city, lands, altars, hearths. and theraselves. After that was done, the trumpets on either side gave the signal; the earth re-echoed, they raised a shout on either side. Each general, both upon this side and on that, offered vows to Jupiter, and then encouraged his troops. Each man according to his ability does that which each one can and has the strength to do; he smites with his falchion; the weapons crash; the welkin bellows with the uproar of the men; of breaths and pantings a eus," or "wand.", so that he may go to sleep? SOSIA aside. You would be proving my salvation; for I've been watching most confoundedly these three nights runningThree nights running: He alludes to the length of the night, which was prolonged by Jupiter for the purpose of his intrigue. According to other writers, it was on the occasion when Hercules was begotten, seven months before this period, that three nights were made into one.. MERCURY My hand refuses to learn to strike his cheek; it can
Vulcan (Romania) (search for this): act 1, scene 1
y be able to appear valiant to him; that he may keep his hands off me Advances towards the door. MERCURY accosting him. Where are you going, you that are carrying Vulcan enclosed in your hornVulcan enclosed in your horn: "Volcanum in cornu." Literally, "Vulcan in your horn;" alluding to the horn lantern which Sosia is carrying.? Vulcan enclosed in your horn: "Volcanum in cornu." Literally, "Vulcan in your horn;" alluding to the horn lantern which Sosia is carrying.? SOSIA Why do you make that enquiry, you who are boning men's heads with your fists? MERCURY Are you slave or free man? SOSIA Just as it suits my inclination. MERCURY Do you really say so? SOSIA I really do say so. MERCURY Whip-scoundrelWhip-scoundrel: "Verbero." This word, as a substantive, properly means a bad slave, who had beVulcan in your horn;" alluding to the horn lantern which Sosia is carrying.? SOSIA Why do you make that enquiry, you who are boning men's heads with your fists? MERCURY Are you slave or free man? SOSIA Just as it suits my inclination. MERCURY Do you really say so? SOSIA I really do say so. MERCURY Whip-scoundrelWhip-scoundrel: "Verbero." This word, as a substantive, properly means a bad slave, who had been whipped--"a rascal" or "scoundrel." As a verb, it means "I beat." Sosia chooses, for the sake of the quibble, to take it in the latter sense, and tells Mercury that he lies; meaning to say that he (Mercury) is not beating him (Sosia).! SOSIA Now you are telling a lie. MERCURY But I'll soon make you own that I'm telling the tru
Stella (South Africa) (search for this): act 1, scene 1
Enter SOSIA, with a Lantern. SOSIA to himself. What other person is there more bold than I, or who more stout of heart, who know the humours of young menOf young men: He alludes to the broils of the night, occasioned by the vagaries of wild and dissolute young men--perhaps not much unlike the Mohawks, whose outrageous pranks are mentioned in the Spectator and Swift's Journal to Stella., and who am walking at this hour of night alone? What shall I do, if now the officers of the watchOfficers of the watch: Literally, the "Tresviri." As usual, though the Scene is laid in Greece, Roman usages are introduced by Plautus. The officers here mentioned were called "nocturni Tresviri." It was their province to take up all suspicious characters found abroad during the night. They were attended, probably, by lictors, or subordinate officers, who are here referred to as 'homines octo validi," "eight sturdy fellows." should thrust me into prison. To-morrow shall I be dealt out from thereDealt out
Thebes (Greece) (search for this): act 1, scene 1
nd gloryAnd glory: "Adoreâ." This was literally the allowance or largest of corn which was distributed to troops after a victory; hence it figuratively signifies "honor" or "glory.", too, has he loaded his fellow-citizens, and for Creon, King of Thebes, has he firmly fixed his sway. From the harbour he has sent me before him to his house that I may bear these tidings to his wife, how he has promoted the public good by his guidance, conduct, and command. This now will I consider, in what manner laid hands on meLaid hands on me: "Usufecisti." "Usufacere" was a term used in law, to signify the taking possession of a thing by the laying of hands thereon. this, Sosia means to say, Mercury has most effectually done.. Help, help, citizens of Thebes. MERCURY striking him. MERCURY What, still bawling, you scoundrel? Speak--what have you come for? SOSIA For there to be somebody for you to belabour with your fists. MERCURY Whose are you? SOSIA Amphitryon's Sosia, I tell you. MERCURY For this r