Tri. Oh no; she is one of the fifty daughters of that Egyptian king. Her name is Amymone; I asked about that and her family. Danaus understands discipline; he is bringing them up to do everything for themselves; they have to fetch water, and make themselves generally useful.
Pos. And does she come all that way by herself, from Argos to Lerna?
Tri. Yes; and Argos, you know, is a thirsty place; she is always having to get water.
Pos. Triton, this is most exciting. We must go and see her.
Tri. Very well. It is just her time now; I reckon she will be about half-way to Lerna.
Pos. Bring out the chariot, then. Or no; it takes such a time getting it ready, and putting the horses to. Just fetch me out a good fast dolphin; that will be quickest.
Tri. Here is a racer for you.
Pos. Good; now let us be off. You swim alongside.—Here we are at Lerna. I’ll lie in ambush hereabouts; and you keep a look-out. When you see her coming—
Tri. Here she comes.
Pos. A charming child; the dawn of loveliness. We must carry her off.