Part 30 (2/2)

[_The men bring forward_ HERMIONE, _dazed and stupefied; they hold her so that either breast or throat may receive the sword_.

MOLOSSUS.

Oh, take her away, or I will verily slay her! Let her never set foot upon this land again.

ORESTES.

Begone with her to the s.h.i.+p!

[_The men move off with her._

HERMIONE.

[_Suddenly struggling._] I will not go! Let me free! I will stay and he shall slay me!

[_The men drag her off._

ORESTES.

And for mine own atonement. [_He looks round._] Men, get you gone!--If you would have more, here is my sword; and here is my s.h.i.+eld, and my helmet. [_He lays the arms one by one at_ MOLOSSUS' _feet_.]--My men are all gone. The rest is for you to take.

MOLOSSUS.

[_Looking at_ ANDROMACHE.] I will take no more. I will have peace.

[_Kneels down, bending over the body._

ORESTES.

Peace let it be!--Her face seems strangely joyful.

MOLOSSUS.

I never saw her looking so full of happiness.

ANDROMACHE.

[_Half raising herself, with a radiant smile._] Hector! Hector!

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