Do not be ashamed because you see me naked.
It is needful at times that the woman, wife or nurse,
Should contemplate man in his virility.
Consider it! I was man! And through me the strength of the man has satisfied his will,
And suddenly I have been broken! I have been thrown, like carrion, under the shadow of a tree!
Those others, I did not wish to have them see me die. But we cannot hide ourselves
From the eyes of the woman who bears us children. Stay, if this pleases you,
My enemy! What do you say? Do you think that our obstinate souls
Do not wish to keep their grievance?
Mine still preserves a savor of ancient rancour against you,