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EURIPIDES.

Hermione.

Tell me that thing for which I came to thee.[1]


Andromache.

I say thou hast less wit than thou dost need.


Hermione.

Wilt leave this hallowed close of the Sea-goddess?


Andromache.

If I shall not die: else, I leave it never.


Hermione.

'Tis fixed: I wait not till my lord return. 255


Andromache.

Yet will I yield me not ere then to thee.


Hermione.

Fire will I bring: thy plea will I not heed,—


Andromache.

Kindle upon me!—this the Gods shall mark.


Hermione.

And to thy flesh bring anguish of dread wounds.


Andromache.

Hack, crimson her altar: she shall visit for it. 260

  1. i.e. Confess the sorceries by which you have stolen my husband's love. Andromachê's reply may express both contempt for her ignorant credulity, and a reference to Il. 205—212.