A purport strange this robe conveys, father.IphisThou hast no look of mourning for thy lord.EvadneNo, the reason why I thus am decked is strange, maybe.IphisDost thou in such garb appear before a funeral-pyre?EvadneYea, for hither it is I come to take the meed of victory.IphisVictory! what victory? This would I learn of thee.EvadneA victory o’er all women on whom the sun looks down.IphisIn Athena’s handiwork or in prudent counsel?