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EURIPIDES.

Iolaus.

Thy son's sons which are left shall care for thee.


Alkmena.

But if—which God forbid—aught hap to them?


Iolaus.

Our hosts shall not forsake thee. Fear not thou. 715


Alkmena.

Mine heart's last stay!—none other have I left.


Iolaus.

Nay, Zeus, I know, remembereth thy griefs.


Alkmena.

Ah! (sighs heavily.)
Never of me shall ill be said of Zeus;
But is he just to me-ward?—Himself knows!

[Retires within temple.

Re-enter Henchman.

Henchman.

Lo, here thou seest a warrior's gear complete: 720
Make all speed to encase in these thy frame.
The fight is nigh, and most the War-god loathes
Loiterers. If thou fear the armour's weight,
Go mailless now, and lap thee mid the ranks
In this array: till then will I bear all. 725


Iolaus.

Well hast thou said: yet ready to mine hand

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