Chapter 13

LOVE. Die, then, rivals of a jealous god, whose wrath you have deserved, since your heart was sensible to the same charms. And thou, Vulcan, fashion a thousand brilliant ornaments to adorn the palace where Love will dry Psyche's tears, and yield himself her slave.

SECOND INTERLUDE.

_The scene changes to a splendid terrace, surrounded by pillars emblazoned with golden figures. The whole represents a magnificent palace, which_ LOVE _designs for_ PSYCHE. _Six_ CYCLOPS, _accompanied by four_ FAIRIES, _introduce a ballet, and, whilst keeping time, give the last touches to four huge silver vases which the_ FAIRIES _have brought. The ballet is twice interrupted by this recitation of_ VULCAN, _which he gives out in two parts._