As make them both more pleasing? Your friend's safety,
Your son, your mother, and that only she
Who loves you best, for your companion home:—
You know what she I mean. [Aside to him.
Cleom. No private parley; [Stepping back.
Spartans do all in public.
Clean. We know your reasons for these secret whispers;
And to your infamy—
Cleom. [Aside to him.] Peace, peace, my friend.
No injuries from women can provoke