that old woman approaches to give us some news.Enter the Nurse, from the house.NurseAh, my daughters, great, indeed, are the sorrows for us that began with the gift sent to Heracles!ChorusOld woman, what new trouble have you to tell?NurseDeianeira has departed on the lastof all her journeys, departed without stirring a foot.ChorusSurely you do not mean she is dead?NurseMy tale is told.ChorusDead, the poor woman?NurseAgain you hear me affirm it.ChorusPoor, lost one! Tell me, what was the manner of her death?NurseOh, it was most cruel in its execution!ChorusSpeak,woman, with what end did she meet?NurseShe destroyed herself.ChorusWhat impulse drove her? What disease of her mind seized her on the point of its evil shaft? How did she contrivethis death upon death, accomplishing it all on her own?NurseBy a stroke of the sword which gives cause for mourning.ChorusDid you witness that violent deed, poor helpless one?NurseI did, yes, since I was standing close by.ChorusWhat was it? How was it done? Oh, speak!