A Greek Slave
Dialogue Following Song No. 11 — Act I

(Enter Melanopis, and Nepia, and a few Slaves)

Melanopis:
You are to prepare for an official visit from the Lady Antonia.
Nepia:
I don't know what preparations to make. Such grand people ought not to visit beneath them.
Melanopis:
They never do — unless they want something.

(Enter Heliodorus)

Heliodorus:
Now don't forget. Diomed is to go away with the Lady Antonia.
Melanopis:
You mean the statue, Heliodorus, Maia told me all about that.
Heliodorus:
Never mind what Maia told you. She means the statue. I meant the man. And don't make any mistake. Antonia thinks he is a god and is coming to fetch him away. You see that he goes away. I'm Master here.
Melanopis:
Yes, of course you are and your orders shall be obeyed — I see exactly what you mean Antonia wants Diomed herself and she shall take him. (To Nepia and Slaves) The Lady Antonia is coming — get ready to receive her in state.
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