Andromache: A Play in Three Acts

by Gilbert Murray

It will cost little. I have three carpets of Sidon work——

Pyrrhus.

And the oxen! I have given them to the lad; and one is already eaten. Well, well, it is for the lad to say if he will give back his oxen and ask for pardon.

Hermione.

[With a ring of emotion in her voice.] Shall my chests be made empty because your slave's child is afraid?

Molossus.

I am not afraid. I will never atone!

Pyrrhus.

[To Hermione.] Peace, O Queen! [To Andromache.] Go! If Molossus wills, he can make his atonement. On to the castle, men! [Exeunt spearmen.

Andromache.