The child slew both the serpents. While these things are passing, in a loud voice there calls upon your wife— AMPHITRYON What person—? BROMIA Jupiter, the supreme Ruler of Gods and men. He said that he had secretly enjoyed Alcmena in his embraces, and that he was his own son who had overcome those serpents; the other, he said, was your child. AMPHITRYON By my troth, I am not sorry