But you could tell me what it said.
Andromache.
[Looking at him, and not answering.] Why did you ever wish to kill that herd-boy?
Molossus.
We had taken their cattle before. They always fight us.
Andromache.
Would it not be better that they should live at peace with you?
Molossus.
Why should I fear their blood-feud? I would sooner be slain than ask favours of them. My father would avenge me well!