Zeus! What is your opinion of this man Ixion?

Why, my dear, I think he is a very good sort of man; and the best of company. Indeed, if he were unworthy of our company, he would not be here.

He is unworthy! He is a villain! Discard him!

Eh? What has he been after? I must know about this.

Certainly you must; though I scarce know how to tell you. The wretch!

Oh, oh; if he is a ‘wretch,’ you must certainly tell me all about it. I know what ‘wretch’ means, on your discreet tongue. What, he has been making love?