And said—together with a madman's laugh—

"Father! why sacrifice, before I slay

Eurustheus? why have twice the lustral fire,

And double pains, when 't is permitted me

To end, with one good hand-sweep, matters here?

Then,—when I hither bring Eurustheus' head,—

Then for these just slain, wash hands once for all!

Now,—cast drink-offerings forth, throw baskets down!

Who gives me bow and arrows, who my club?

I go to that Mukenai! One must match