Her. Woe!

Here might I grow a stone, nor mind woes more!

Thes. Cease! Give thy hand to friendly helpmate now!

Her. Nay, but I wipe off blood upon thy robes!

Thes. Squeeze out and spare no drop! I take it all!

Her. Of sons bereaved, I have thee like my son!

Thes. Give to my neck thy hand! 'tis I will lead.

Her. Yoke-fellows friendly—one heartbroken, though!

O father! such a man we need for friend!