It would but anger thee to hear what I intend, and so I fain would keep thee ignorant, my father.IphisWhat! hath not thy own father a right to know?EvadneThou wouldst not wisely judge my intention.IphisWhy dost thou deck thyself in that apparel?EvadneA purport strange this robe conveys, father.IphisThou hast no look of mourning for thy lord.EvadneNo, the reason why I thus am decked is strange, maybe.IphisDost thou in such garb appear before a funeral-pyre?EvadneYea, for hither it is I come to take the meed of victory.IphisVictory! what victory? This would I learn of thee.EvadneA victory o’er all women on whom the sun looks down.IphisIn Athena’s handiwork or in prudent counsel?EvadneIn bravery; for I will lay me down and die with my lord.IphisWhat dost thou say? What is this silly riddle thou propoundest? EvadneTo yonder pyre where lies dead Capaneus, I will leap down.IphisMy daughter, speak not thus before the multitude!