JANUS. Since Momus comes to laugh below, That he may see, in every scene, CHRONOS. Then goddess of the silver bow begin. Enter DIANA. DIANA. With horns and with hounds, I waken the day; CHORUS OF ALL. With shouting and hooting we pierce through the sky, And Echo turns hunter and doubles the cry. A very merry, dancing, drinking, CHORUS OF ALL. Then our age was in its prime, Free from rage and free from crime, Laughing, quaffing, and unthinking time. Enter MARS. MARS. Inspire the vocal brass, inspire; The world is past its infant age: Arms and honour, Arms and honour, Set the martial mind on fire, Mars has look'd the sky to red; In woodland-walks no more is seen; CHORUS OF ALL. Plenty, peace, &c. MARS. Sound the trumpet, beat the drum ; CHORUS OF ALL. Sound the trumpet, &c. MOMUS. Thy sword within the scabbard keep, But neither side a winner, CHORUS OF ALL. The fools are only, &c. Enter VENUS. VENUS. Calms appear, when storms are past; Mars destroys, and I repair; Take me, take me, while you may, Venus comes not every day. CHORUS OF ALL Take her, take her, &c. |