But would you see gladly what is grievous to you?PentheusTo be sure, sitting quietly under the pines.DionysusBut they will track you down, even if you go in secret.PentheusYou are right: I will go openly.DionysusShall I guide you? Will you attempt the journey?PentheusLead me as quickly as possible. I grudge you the time.DionysusPut linen clothes on your body then.PentheusWhat is this? Shall I then, instead of a man, be reckoned among the women?DionysusLest they kill you if you are seen there as a man.PentheusAgain you speak correctly: how wise you have been all along!DionysusDionysus taught me these things fully.PentheusHow can your advice to me be well carried out?DionysusI will go inside and dress you.PentheusIn what clothing? Female? But shame holds me back.DionysusAre you no longer eager to view the maenads?PentheusWhat clothing do you bid me to put on my body?DionysusI will spread out hair at length on your head.PentheusWhat is the second part of my outfit?DionysusA robe down to your feet. And you will wear a headband.PentheusAnd what else will you add to this for me?DionysusA thyrsos in your hand, and a dappled fawn-skin.PentheusI could not put on a woman’s dress.DionysusBut you will shed blood if you join battle with the Bacchae.PentheusTrue. We must go first and spy.DionysusThis is at any rate wiser than hunting trouble with trouble.PentheusAnd how will I go through the city without being seen by the Thebans?DionysusWe will go on deserted roads. I will lead you.PentheusAnything is better than to be mocked by the Bacchae. We two will go into the house . . . and I will consider what seems best.DionysusIt will be so; in any case I am ready.PentheusI will go in. For either I will go bearing arms, or I will obey your counsels.