Dionysus.

Surely; the dappled fawn-skin and the wand.

Pentheus (after a struggle with himself).

Enough! I cannot wear a robe and snood.

Dionysus.

Wouldst liefer draw the sword and spill men's blood?

Pentheus (again doubting).

True, that were evil.—Aye; 'tis best to go
First to some place of watch.

Dionysus.

Far wiser so,
Than seek by wrath wrath's bitter recompense.