As long as Proserpina was above ground, there might have been hopes of regaining her.

And while they settle their business together, we must inquire what Proserpina has been doing ever since we saw her last.

But Proserpina did not so much as look at the jewels that Pluto praised so highly.

But when another hour had slipped by, and Proserpina was still not in sight, Ceres became greatly worried.