Amph. For these deeds' sake do I begroan thy fate!

Her. Did I break up my house or dance it down?

Amph. I know just one thing—all 's a woe with thee!

Her. But where did the craze catch me, where destroy?

Amph. When thou didst cleanse hands at the altar-flame.

Her. Ah me! why is it then I save my life—

Proved murderer of my dearest ones, my boys?

Shall not I rush to the rock-level's leap,

Or, darting sword through breast and all, become

My children's blood-avenger? or, this flesh