My soul with heavy care? How well for me
Had I sunk down to death!590
Hippolytus: But why, poor soul,
Dost thou lament the gift of life restored?
Phaedra [aside]: Come dare, attempt, fulfil thine own command.
Speak out, and fearlessly. Who asks in fear
Suggests a prompt refusal. Even now
The greater part of my offense is done.
Too late my present modesty. My love,595
I know, is base; but if I persevere,