THE HERACLEIDAE
Copreus
If you behave yourself and don't harm us.
Demophon
Fll chance that rather than outrage the gods.
Copreus
I wouldn't want to see you fighting us. 265
Demophon
No more would I, but still Fll stand by these.
Copreus
I'll take what's mine back with me, just the same.
Demophon
You think so? Well, you won't get very far.
Copreus
In any case Fll try the thing and see.
(Tries to seize children again.)
Demophon
You'll lay a hand on them at your own risk! 270
(Makes threatening motion.)
Chorus
For heaven's sake, don't hit a diplomat.
Demophon
Then let the diplomat behave himself.
Chorus
Yes, go away. Don't touch him, Majestyl
Copreus
Fm going, since Fm quite outnumbered here.
But I'll return with armies at my back. 27;
There's an enormous army waiting for