Andromache.

Nay, my lord, it was scarce a righteous slaying.

Pyrrhus.

Not righteous! [Scornfully.] Then perchance you would have me cut off the herd-boy's hands and feet, for fear his ghost should come after us? Not righteous! What is it you fear?

Andromache.

[Putting her hand on Molossus' shoulder.] He is but a boy, my lord! And if there is no atonement, they will watch day and night to slay him.

Molossus.

Mother, I fear them not!

Andromache.

They will raid us again——