Exeunt.

[ SCENE V.]

Æschinus alone.

Oh torture to my mind! that this misfortune

Should come thus unexpectedly upon me!

I know not what to do, which way to turn.

Fear shakes my limbs, amazement fills my soul,

And in my breast despair shuts out all counsel.

Ah, by what means can I acquit myself?

Such a suspicion is now fallen on me;