Scene + 

V + 

Thais + 

Paphnutius, my father, I am ready now to obey you, command what you will. + 

Paphnutius + 

Thais, I have been uneasy during your absence. I feared you had been caught in the world’s snare. I feared you would not return. + 

Thais + 

You need not have been afraid. The world does not tempt me now. My possessions are ashes. I have publicly renounced my lovers. + 

Paphnutius + 

Oh, happy guilt that has brought such happy penitence! Since you have renounced your earthly lovers, you can now be joined to your Heavenly Lover. + 

Thais + 

It is for you to show me the way. Be a lantern to me, for all is obscure night. + 

Paphnutius + 

Trust me, daughter. Follow me. + 

Thais + 

I can follow you with my feet. Would that I could follow you with my deeds! + 