Swift comfort to his son, whom we all love.

Asan. I thank thee, Archon, for thy courtesy;

And may thy wish come true.

Gycia. And meantime, since my husband's heart is sore

For his sire's lonelihood, our purpose is

That he should sail to-morrow and go hence

To Bosphorus, where I, the festival

Being done, will join him later, and devote

A daughter's loving care and tender hand