THE MEDEA
Aegeus
Until I return again to my hearth and house.
Medea
And for what purpose have you journeyed to this land?
Aegeus
There is a man called Pitiheus, king of Troezen.
Medea
A son of Pelops, they say, a most righteous man.
Aegeus
With him I wish to discuss the reply of the god. 685
Medea
Yes. He is wise and experienced in such matters.
Aegeus
And to me also the dearest of all my spear-friends.
Medea
Well, I hope you have good luck, and achieve your will.
Aegeus
But why this downcast eye of yours, and this pale cheek?
Medea
O Aegeus, my husband has been the worst of all to me. 690
Aegeus
What do you mean? Say clearly what has caused this
grief.
Medea
Jason wrongs me, though I have never injured him.
Aegeus
What has he done? Tell me about it in clearer words.,
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