THE CYCLOPS
Silenus
That's fair. The buyer should have a sample. 150
Odysseus
I have a cup here to go with the flask.
Silenus
Pour away. A drink will joggle my memory.
Odysseus
(Unstoppers the flask, pours out a cup and
waves it under Silenus' nose.)
There you are.
Silenus
Mmmmmm. Gods, what a bouquet!
Odysseus
Can you see it?
Silenus
No, by Zeus, but I can whiff it.
Odysseus
Have another. Then you'll sing its praises. 155
Silenus
Mmmmmmaa. A dance for Bacchus! La de da.
Odysseus
Did that purl down your gullet sweetly?
Silenus
Right down to the tips of my toenails.
Odysseus
Besides the wine, we'll give you money. 160
Silenus
Money be damned! Just pour out the wine.
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