And how will I go through the city without being seen by the Thebans? Dionysus We will go on deserted roads. I will lead you. Pentheus Anything is better than to be mocked by the Bacchae. We two will go into the house . . . and I will consider what seems best. Dionysus It will be so; in any case I am ready. Pentheus I will go in. For either I will go bearing arms, or I will obey your counsels.