As to the elder sisters, and there is still a project on the part of the Goddess, every thing seems favourable, twenty offers of marriage present themselves, they are only embarrassed as to the choice. People of quality, sons of Kings, princes at least, suitors whom they would have been willing to accept for husbands had they been younger, and more agreeable in their persons, but the gold of their indented crowns was of the finest sort, the fashion of their tunics and cloacks, the embroidery of their huskins and sandals, defied criticism in every respect. They had also given sufficient proof of their distinguished manners, meanwile from a lofty canopy supporting the throne, and covered with purple, a father and mother, occupied in their thoughts, even at this very time, about the fate of their youngest daughter, had given their royal assent to the happiness of two couple.

So many charms, and such a complete state of rest!.... Apollo, instead of accounting for the cause of such an extraordinary circumstance, as on their knees they entreated him, replied in verses rather unfeelingly.

Let Phyche be conducted to the highest part of a rock,
In funeral array, becoming to such a hymen,

And for husband to her, expect no one of human lineage
But a savage monster, untameable, inhuman,

Bearing a light wing

More to be feared than a viper
Making war against all.

He embroils all, armed with fire and sword;

Jupin fears him, thus ordain the Heavens, the Waters, the Infernal regions.

Is what Venus desires right? that which she asks of her son, that which he has promished to her jealous fury? It rests with time alone to inform us.