I long to do so, and would embrace my father. Amphitryon Here am I, my son; your wish is no less dear to me. Theseus Have you so short a memory for your troubles? Heracles All that I endured before was easier to bear than this. Theseus If anyone sees you play the woman, they will scoff. Heracles Have I by living grown so abject in your sight? It was not so once, I think. Theseus Yes, too much so; in your sickness you are not the glorious Heracles. Heracles What about you? What kind of hero were you when in trouble in the world below? Theseus I was worse than anyone as far as courage went. Heracles How then can you say of me, that I am abased by my troubles? Theseus Forward!