Stasimon 6
[Episode]
Why, what is there so sad in my case that you weep?
Amphitryon
That which might make any of the gods weep, if he were to learn it.
1115
Heracles
A bold assertion that, but you are not yet explaining what has happened.
Amphitryon
Your own eyes see that, if by this time you are restored to your senses.
Heracles
Fill in your sketch if any change awaits my life.
Amphitryon
I will explain, if you are no longer mad as a fiend of hell.
Heracles
Oh! what suspicions these dark hints of yours again excite!
1120
Amphitryon
I am still doubtful whether you are in your sober senses.
Heracles
I have no recollection of being mad.
Amphitryon
Am I to loose my son, old friends, or what shall I do?
Heracles
Loose me, yes, and say who bound me; for I feel shame at this.
Amphitryon
Rest content with what you know of your woes; the rest forego.
1125
Heracles
No. for is silence sufficient to learn what I wish?
Amphitryon
O Zeus, do you behold these deeds proceeding from the throne of Hera?
Heracles
What! have I suffered something from her enmity?
Amphitryon
A truce to the goddess! attend to your own troubles.
Heracles
I am undone; you will tell me some mischance.
1130
Amphitryon
See here the corpses of your children.
Heracles
O horror! what sight is here? ah me!
Amphitryon
My son, against your children you have waged unnatural war.
