CROBYLE
There’s nothing terrible in that. You too will be rich just like her, and have many lovers. Why do you weep, Corinna? Don’t you see how many courtesans there are, how much they are in demand, and what money they earn? Dear lady Adrastia, Ἀδράστεια (perhaps from ἀ—διδράσκω = She whom none can escape) is another name for Nemesis, the goddess who watches after fair shares (i.e. from νέμω) for all, and punishes excessive good fortune in mortals, particularly when it is accompanied by pride. Perhaps Crobyle may be hoping that the mention of Nemesis’ name may save a prosperous friend from punishment by that goddess; a less likely alternative is that Crobyle is jealous of Lyra, and bringing her prosperity to the vengeful notice of Nemesis. See following note. She may, again, be hoping that Nemesis, as the goddess of fair shares, will bring her riches to compensate for her present poverty, just as she has done for Lyra and Daphnis. I certainly know that Daphnis’ daughter wore rags before she grew up, but you can see what a figure she cuts now, when she goes out with her gold, her gay dresses and her four maids.
