He is already ruined. In what ship did this man come?HelenSailors happened to meet him and took him up, as he says.TheoklymenosWhere then is that mischievous creature that was sent to Troy in your place?HelenYou mean the cloud image? It has gone into the air.TheoklymenosO Priam, and Trojan lands, how you have perished in vain!HelenI too have shared misfortunes with Priam’s race.TheoklymenosDid he leave your husband unburied, or did he hide him in the earth?HelenHe is unburied; I am so unhappy in my troubles!TheoklymenosIt is for this that you have cut your locks of golden hair?HelenYes, for he is dear to me, whoever he is, being here.TheoklymenosShe rightly weeps for this misfortune. . . HelenIt is certainly easy to escape your sister’s notice!TheoklymenosNo, indeed. Well, what now? Will you continue to live at this tomb?HelenWhy do you jeer at me? Won’t you let the dead man be?TheoklymenosNo, for you are loyal to your husband and avoid me.