ADMETUS (beckoning to an Attendant).
Take her; find her some lodging in my hall.
HERACLES.
I will not yield this maid to any thrall.
ADMETUS.
Take her thyself and lead her in.
HERACLES.
I stand
Beside her; take her; lead her to thy hand.
[He brings the Woman close to ADMETUS, who looks determinedly away. She reaches out her arms.]
ADMETUS.
I touch her not.—Let her go in!
HERACLES.
I am loth
To trust her save to thy pledged hand and oath.
[He lays his hand on ADMETUS'S shoulder.]
ADMETUS (desperately).
Lord, this is violence … wrong …
HERACLES.
Reach forth thine hand
And touch this comer from a distant land.