And find this foe of Greece, the last defense
Of Troy, who by his mother's cunning hand
Is safe bestowed, and set him in our midst.
[Pretending that the boy is discovered.]
'Tis well! He's found. Now bring him here with haste.630
[To Andromache.]
Why dost thou start, and tremble? Of a truth
Thy son is dead, for so hast thou declared.
Andromache: Oh, that I had just cause of dread. But now,
My old habitual fear instinctive starts;