THE HERACLEIDAE
In sequent song the young and light
Of foot can dance and chant, as one. 780
While night brings to the windy hill
The pulse of dance, and girls that fill
The dark with reveling.
(Enter another Attendant.)
Attendant
Madam, the news I bring is short and sweet,
Short in the telling, and yet sweet to hear. 785
We've won and set up a memorial
Hung with a full display of capture4 arms.
Alcmene
How wonderful! This lucky day has set
You free for all time, since you bring such news.
Yet Fm not free myself of one nightmare: 790
Are all my near and dear ones still alive?
Attendant
Alive and well and heroes every one.
Alcmene
And is old lolaus all right, too?
Attendant
Covered with glory, too, with heaven's help.
Alcmene
What? Has he something to his credit too? 795
Attendant
He's been changed back to a young man again.
Alcmene
Well, of all things! But, first of all, please tell
Us how our soldiers won this victory.
Attendant
Fll give you the whole story here and now.
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