Have ruined all mankind in Hercules.855
But why demand a weapon of the gods?
For 'tis her shame that great Alcides' wife
Should pray for death. Let prayers give way to deeds,
And from myself let me demand my death.
Take then the sword in haste. But why the sword?
Whate'er can work my death is sword enough.
From some heaven-piercing cliff I'll cast me down.860
Yea, let our neighboring Oeta be my choice,
Whose top is first to greet the newborn day.