What do you mean, Neoptolemus? What are you saying?NeoptolemusMust I repeat the same words twice and three times?OdysseusI would not have wished to hear them even once.NeoptolemusKnow for certain that I have nothing more to say.OdysseusThere is someone, I tell you, who will prevent your deed.NeoptolemusWhat do you mean? Who will oppose me in this?OdysseusThe whole host of the Achaeans, and I for one.NeoptolemusWise though you were born, your threats are void of wisdom.OdysseusAnd your words are not wise, nor is that which you want to do.NeoptolemusAnd yet if they are just, they are better than wise.OdysseusAnd how is it just for you to give up what was won by means of my plans?NeoptolemusMy error was to my dishonor, and now I must try to retrieve it.OdysseusThe army of the Achaeans causes you no fear, when you do this?NeoptolemusWith justice on my side, I do not tremble at the terrors you name.OdysseusNeoptolemusNo, not even at the threat of your hand do I yield obedience.OdysseusThen our battles shall be not with the Trojans, but with you.NeoptolemusSo be it, if that is what the future holds.OdysseusDo you see my right handclasping my sword hilt?NeoptolemusYou will see me do the same, and not slowly.OdysseusHowever, I will let you be. But I will go report this to all the army, and by them you will be punished.NeoptolemusYou have come to your senses. And if you are so prudent hereafter,perhaps you may steer clear of trouble. Odysseus feigns departure, but conceals himself nearby. But you, son of Poeas, Philoctetes, come out! Leave the shelter of your rocky home!PhiloctetesWithin.What is this disruptive cry once more rising beside my cave? Why do you call me? What do you want of me? He appears at the mouth of the cave, and sees Neoptolemus. Oh, no! This business will bring me no good. Have you come bringing me new misery on top of the old?NeoptolemusTake heart and listen to my words.PhiloctetesI am afraid. Beautiful words did me evil once before, when I believed your promises.NeoptolemusIs there no room, then, for repentance?