So this is always Momus's
welcome cry when he comes to make them laugh ...
MOMUS. Yes ... here we are again.
CHARON. And in a nice state.
MOMUS. Almost almighty Mercury, take me with you. I know why Psyche went
... she was as bored as I am. I can help you find her. For if she's up to
mischief, I shall soon know where she is.
[Though he looks very, very funny as he pleads, Mercury shakes his
head.
Don't go thinking because you're so clever, you can do better without a
fool like me. Saturday afternoon it is. If, when Jupiter starts work on
Monday, there's no one to draw the corks of the bottled lightning ... look
out for trouble. Come along, too, Charon.
CHARON. I?
MOMUS. Yes, you're growing ever so dull. A week on earth will do you good
... if you're not too much of an old 'un.
CHARON. I'm not an old 'un.
MOMUS. You are an old 'un.
[And when a thing isn't really funny, say it twice and it often sounds
so. Charon is tempted.
CHARON. I can't leave the boat.
HIPPONAX.
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