ADMETUS (_surprised, then
reluctantly
yielding_).
Euripides - Alcestis
ADMETUS.
Thou art generous. . . . But now let her go.
HERACLES.
She shall,
If go she must. Look first, and judge withal.
[_He takes the veil off_ ALCESTIS. ]
ADMETUS (_steadily refusing to look_).
She must. --And thou, forgive me!
HERACLES.
Friend, there is
A secret reason why I pray for this.
ADMETUS (_surprised, then reluctantly yielding_).
I grant thy boon then--though it likes me ill.
HERACLES.
'Twill like thee later. Now . . . but do my will.
ADMETUS (_beckoning to an Attendant_).
Take her; find her some lodging in my hall.
HERACLES.
I will not yield this maid to any thrall.
ADMETUS.
Take her thyself and lead her in.
HERACLES.
I stand
Beside her; take her; lead her to thy hand.
