Chrem. Need any man

Torment himself?

Mene. I need.

Chrem. If you’re unhappy,

I’m sorry for it. But what evil’s this?

Chrem. If there’s a cause,

I’d not oppose it. But what evil’s this?

What is th’ offense so grievous to your nature,

That asks such cruel vengeance on yourself?

Mene. Alas! alas! (In tears.)