See my behests are faithfully obeyed.
[As they turn to depart, the curtain falls.]
ACT II
A chamber in CREON'S royal palace at Corinth. CREUSA is discovered seated, while MEDEA occupies a low stool before her, and holds a lyre in her arm. She is clad in the Greek fashion.
CREUSA. Now pluck this string—the second—this one here.
MEDEA. So, this way?
CREUSA. Nay, thy fingers more relaxed.
MEDEA. I cannot.
CREUSA. 'Tis not hard, if thou'lt but try.
MEDEA. I have tried, patiently; but 'tis no use!