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EURIPIDES.

Enter Henchman of Hyllus.

Henchman.

Hail, children! Where stay ancient Iolaus 630
And your sire's mother from their session here?


Iolaus.

Here am I—such as my poor presence is.


Henchman.

Why dost thou He thus? Why these down-drooped eyes?


Iolaus.

A sorrow of this house is come to oppress me.


Henchman.

Yet now upraise thyself: uplift thine head. 635


Iolaus.

Old am I, and my strength is utter naught.


Henchman.

But bringing tidings of great joy I come.


Iolaus.

Who art thou?—where have I met thee unremembered?


Henchman.

I am Hyllus' vassal. Look, dost know me not?

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