Wait, good my friend! These crooked matters may
Even yet be straightened.

[Pentheus has started as though to seek his army at the gate.

Pentheus.

Aye, if I obey
Mine own slaves' will; how else?

Dionysus.

Myself will lead
The damsels hither, without sword or steed.

Pentheus.

How now?—This is some plot against me!

Dionysus.

What
Dost fear? Only to save thee do I plot.