Note 16 — FIENDS, GHOSTS, AND SPRITES.
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Str. That cursed Chærophon and Socrates, Who have deceived both thee and me alike.
Phid. I must not act unjustly towards my teachers.
Str. Nay, nay, revere paternal Jupiter;
Phid. Paternal Jupiter! old fashion'd fool; Is there a Jupiter?
Str. There is.
Phid. Not so, Since having cast out Jove a whirlwind reigns.
Str. Not cast him out; but I imagin'd this, Seeing the whirlwind here. O wretched ones, To take thee, earthen image, for a god!