Why this haughty tone, this bandying of words, as if, forsooth, thou, not I, wert the virtuous wife? Andromache Thy present claims at any rate give thee small title thereto. Hermione Woman, may my bosom never harbour such ideas as thine! Andromache Thou art young to speak on so delicate a subject. Hermione As for thee, thou dost not speak thereof but, as thou canst, dost put it into action against me. Andromache Canst thou not conceal thy pangs of jealousy? Hermione What! doth not every woman put this first of all? Andromache Yes, if her experiences are happy; otherwise, there is no honour in speaking of them. Hermione Barbarians’ laws are not a standard for our city. Andromache Alike in Asia and in Hellas infamy attends base actions. Hermione Clever, clever quibbler! yet die thou must and shalt. Andromache Dost see the image of Thetis with her eye upon thee?