EURIPIDES

Cyclops
What are you doing? Drinking on the sly?

SileniLS
The wine kissed me—for my beautiful eyes.

Cyclops
. Watch out. You love the wine; it doesn't love you.

Silenus
Yes, by Zeus, it has a passion for my good looks. 555

Cyclops
Here, pour me a cupful. But just pour it.

Silenus
How is it mixed? Let me taste and see.

(He takes a quick pull.)

Cyclops
Damnation! give it here.

Silenus
By Zeus, not before
I see you crowned—
(He offers Cyclops a wreath of flowers.)
and have another drink.
(He empties the cup.)
Cyclops
This wine-pourer is a cheat! 560
Silenus
Not at all.
The wine's so good it slides down by itself.
Now wipe yourself off before you drink again.
Cyclops
(Wiping his face and beard.)
There. My mouth is clean and so is my beard.
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