PHORKYAS
But thence full soon set free, by Castor, Pollux too,
In marriage wast thou sought by chosen hero-band.
HELENA
Yet hath Patroclus, he, Pelides' other self,
My secret favor won, as willingly I own.
PHORKYAS
But thee thy father hath to Menelaus wed,
Bold rover of the sea, and house-sustainer too.
HELENA
His daughter gave he, gave to him the kingdom's sway;
And from our wedded union sprang Hermione.
PHORKYAS
But while he strove afar, for Crete, his heritage,
To thee, all lonely, came an all too beauteous guest.