1
Nearby lives Theqla, daughter of Theokleia, betrothed to Thamyris.
2
She sits at her window and hears Paulos day and night.
3
She does not move from the window, scarcely eating or sleeping, because her whole attention is fixed upon the proclamation.
4
Theokleia becomes alarmed and tells Thamyris that Theqla has become bound to the words of the stranger.
5
Thamyris tries to persuade Theqla to remember their betrothal.
6
She remains silent and continues listening.