But I am today.
O let me find a midwife, Lysistrata.
O quickly!
LYSISTRATA
Now what story is this you tell?
What is this hard lump here?
3RD WOMAN
It's a male child.
LYSISTRATA
By Aphrodite, it isn't. Your belly's hollow,
And it has the feel of metal.... Well, I soon can see.
You hussy, it's Athene's sacred helm,
And you said you were with child.
3RD WOMAN
And so I am.
LYSISTRATA