Dost think thou comest to a town of women?

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Too haughty thou, a stranger 'gainst Hellenes,

And, sinning much, hast nothing done aright.

Her. What sin against the right have I then done?

King. First, thou know'st not how stranger-guest should act.

Her. How so? When I, but finding what I lost....

King. Whom among us dost thou then patrons call?

Her. Hermes the Searcher, chiefest patron mine.[[263]]

King. Thou, Gods invoking, honourest not the Gods.