Ephesus. The Temple of Diana.
 THAISA standing near the altar, as High Priestess;
 a number of VIRGINS on each side.
 CERIMON and other INHABITANTS of Ephesus attending.
 Enter GOWER.

Gower	Now our sands are almost run;
	More a little, and then dumb.
	This, my last boon, give me,
	For such kindness must relieve me,
	That you aptly will suppose
	What pageantry, what feats, what shows,
	What minstrelsy, and pretty din,
	The regent made in Mytilin
	To greet the king. So he thrived
	That he is promised to be wived
	To fair Marina; but in no wise
	Till he had done his sacrifice
	As Dian bade; whereto being bound,
	The interim, pray you, all confound.
	In feathered briefness sails are filled,
	And wishes fall out as they're willed.
	At Ephesus the temple see
	Our king, and all his company.
	That he can hither come so soon
	Is by your fancies' thankful doom.
										[Exit.
