ACTUS QUINTUS
DANAIDES.
But this is very difficult to do.
MEDEA.
For me such miracles are merely play,
Serving to while away the idle hours
While Jason hunts —
ALCESTIS.
How grand it were to see
Our aged father rival the strong youths
In feats of great agility!
MEDEA.
Agreed!
But surely you should work the charm yourselves.
For children magic is a blithesome game!
DANAIDES.
Dear lady! teach us how to say the spell!
MEDEA,
Words must be aided by appalling deeds!
ALCESTIS.
O! O! you frighten us.
MEDEA,
Be brave, my child!
I too passed through unutterable things!
ALCESTIS,
Let me fetch father!