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.
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