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 TECMESSA

Dear Aias, in all things will I obey.

AIAS.

Then bring me here my son, for I would see him.

TECMESSA

Nay, but I sent him from me in my fears.

AIAS

During my late affliction, is that thy meaning?

TECMESSA

Lest by ill chance he should meet thee and so perish.

AIAS

Yes, that would have been worthy of my fate.

TECMESSA

That at least I was watchful to avert.

AIAS

I praise thine act and the foresight thou hast shown.

TECMESSA

Since that is so, what shall I do to serve thee?

AIAS

Let me speak to him and behold his face.

TECMESSA

He is close by in the attendants' charge.

AIAS

Why is his coming then so long delayed?

TECMESSA

My son, thy father calls thee.—Bring him thither

Whichever of you is guiding the child's steps.

AIAS

Is the man coming? Has he heard thy call?

TECMESSA

See, he is here already with the child.