It is only now, and here, that I am afraid. Take me to the ship now; and when once it is over——

Orestes.

When Pyrrhus is slain?

Hermione.

And the other—[clinging to him]—oh, then we shall be safe and at peace.

Orestes.

The boy? Why do you fear him?

Hermione.

[Absently.] The boy? He is the king's son.