Do you mean a benefit to the Atreids, or for me?NeoptolemusFor you, certainly, since I am your friend and speak in friendship.PhiloctetesHow can that be, when you would give me up to my enemies?NeoptolemusPlease, sir, learn to be less defiant in misfortune.PhiloctetesYou will ruin me—I know it—with these words.NeoptolemusNot I. But you, I say, will not understand.PhiloctetesDo I not know already that the Atreids cast me away?NeoptolemusThey cast you out, yes, but look if they will not in turn restore you.PhiloctetesNever—if I must first consent to see Troy.NeoptolemusWhat can I do, then if my pleading fails to persuade you of anything that I recommend?The easiest course for me is to stop talking, and for you to live, just as you do now, without deliverance.