For Neilos rears not race like Inachos.[[239]]

Take heed lest rashness lead to bloodshed here;

Ere now, unknowing, men have slain their friends.

King (to Attendants). Go then, my men; full well the stranger speaks;

And lead him where the city's altars stand,

The seats of Gods; and see ye talk not much

To passers-by as ye this traveller lead,

A suppliant at the altar-hearth of Gods.

[Exeunt Danaos and Attendants

Chor. Thou speak'st to him; and may he go as bidden!