DIONYSUS. 'Tis hemlock you mean to say.
HERACLES. Precisely so.
DIONYSUS. That road is both cold and icy. Your legs get frozen at once.[405]
HERACLES. Do you want me to tell you a very steep road, one that descends very quickly?
DIONYSUS. Ah! with all my heart; I don't like long walks.
HERACLES. Go to the Ceramicus.[406]
DIONYSUS. And then?
HERACLES. Mount to the top of the highest tower …
DIONYSUS. To do what?
HERACLES. … and there keep your eye on the torch, which is to be the signal. When the spectators demand it to be flung, fling yourself …