Hecuba: (aside) Unhappy one! in naming thee I name myself; O Hecuba,
what shall do? throw myself here at Agamemnon's knees, or bear my
sorrows in silence?
Agamemnon: Why dost thou turn thy back towards me and weep, refusing
to say, what has happened, or who this is?
Hecuba: (aside) But should he count me as a slave and foe and spurn
me from his knees, I should but add to my anguish.
Agamemnon: I am no prophet born; wherefore, if I be not told, I cannot
learn the current of thy thoughts.
Hecuba: (aside) Can it be that in estimating this man's feelings
I make him out too ill-disposed, when he is not really so?
Agamemnon: If thy wish really is that I should remain in ignorance,
we are of one mind; for I have no wish myself to listen.
Hecuba: (aside) Without his aid I shall not be able to avenge my
children. Why do still ponder the matter? I must do and dare whether
I win or lose. (Turning to Agamemnon) O Agamemnon! by thy knees,
by thy beard and conquering hand I implore thee.
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