And none will ever ask a beggar-man
To help him eat. Thou too wast always hard
Above all here to all, and most to me.
But I care not, while my dear gracious mistress
Dwells with the prince, my master.
Tel. (aside to Eum.). Hush, Eumæus;
Truth is the hardest taunt to bear.
Ant.Thou hind!
Answerest thou me?
Tel.I laugh, Antinous,