shape of my person, lest by your curiosity you be deprived of so great andworthy estate."Psyche being glad herewith rendered unto him most entire thanks, and said:"Sweet husband, I had rather die than to be separate from you: forwhosoever you be, I love and retain you within my heart, as if you were mineown spirit or Cupid himself: but I pray you grant this likewise, that you wouldcommand your servant Zephyrus to bring my sisters down into the valley, ashe brought me." Wherewithal she kissed him sweetly, and desired himgently to grant her request, calling him her spouse, her sweetheart, her joy,and her solace, whereby she enforced him to agree to her mind; and whenmorning came he departed away.