I long to do so, and would embrace my father.AmphitryonHere am I, my son; your wish is no less dear to me.TheseusHave you so short a memory for your troubles?HeraclesAll that I endured before was easier to bear than this.TheseusIf anyone sees you play the woman, they will scoff.HeraclesHave I by living grown so abject in your sight? It was not so once, I think.TheseusYes, too much so; in your sickness you are not the glorious Heracles.HeraclesWhat about you? What kind of hero were you when in trouble in the world below?TheseusI was worse than anyone as far as courage went.HeraclesHow then can you say of me, that I am abased by my troubles?TheseusForward!