Astyanax? [She nods.] I wish Astyanax were alive, mother. I would take him hunting.—He would have no share, would he, in my heritage?

Andromache.

I know nothing of that.

Molossus.

And did you never hate them—not at the time?

Andromache.

[Looking at him, then passing her hand across her face.] Oh yes, I hated them!

Molossus.

But not me! I never did much harm to you.

Andromache.