Herm. See if thou findest any help in this.

Prom. Long since all this I've seen, and formed my plans.

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Herm. O fool, take heart, take heart at last in time,

To form right thoughts for these thy present woes.

Prom. Like one who soothes a wave, thy speech in vain

Vexes my soul. But deem not thou that I,

Fearing the will of Zeus, shall e'er become

As womanised in mind, or shall entreat

Him whom I greatly loathe, with upturned hand,