But, oh, it was a terrible mistake.
Indeed, I think it positively wrong
That you should interfere with Nature’s laws
In this extremely inconsiderate way.
Depend upon it when a lady dies
It’s most unwise to call her back again.
You should have left Alcestis to the shades
And me to live a happy widower.
Heracles.
Ungrateful man, what words are these you speak?