Abandon and betray the mother of thy sons.

Jason: And yet, I pray thee, let one sacrifice atone.

Medea: If in the blood of one my passion could be quenched,

No vengeance had it sought. Though both my sons I slay,1010

The number still is all too small to satisfy

My boundless grief.

Jason: Then finish what thou hast begun—

I ask no more—and grant at least that no delay

Prolong my helpless agony.1015

Medea: Now hasten not,