But he twiddles his thumbs

And looks somewhat depressed.

Can it be that at last he’s been conquered? Well, all I can say is, I’m blest!

[The Chorus sit down in dejection.

Enter Heracles.

Heracles.

First I salute the gods, great Zeus in chief....

Admetus.

[Interrupting.] Oh, skip all that. Tell us about the fight.

Heracles.