I don't know what a Vigil means; or Venus-- whether it's a person or a place; or why the Latin is late, as you call it.

Late for what ?" Brother Copas laughed dryly.
"Late for _me_, let's say.

Didn't I tell you I was wasting my time?
And Venus is the goddess of Love: some day--alas the day!--you'll be proud to make her acquaintance.

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