For over his proud head shalt thou be borne
In thy triumphant car. But now 'tis meet
That I return to the celestial realms;1975
Alcides once again has conquered hell.
[He vanishes from sight.]
Alcmena: Stay but a little—ah, from my fond eyes
He has departed, gone again to heaven.
Am I deceived, and do my eyes but dream
They saw my son? My soul for very grief
Is faithless still. Not so, thou art a god,1980