Jason. Ye faithful ones, who share

In the misfortunes of your harassed king,

Hasten to take the author of these deeds.

Come hither, hither, cohorts of brave men;

Bring up your weapons; overthrow the house.

Medea. I have recaptured now my crown and throne,

My brother and my father; Colchians hold

The golden fleece; my kingdom is won back;

My lost virginity returns to me!

O gods appeased, marriage, and happy days,

Go now,---my vengeance is complete! Not yet---

Finish it while thy hands are strong to strike.

Why seek delay? Why hesitate, my soul?

Thou art able! All thine anger falls to nought!

I do repent of that which I have done!

Why did'st thou do it, miserable one?

Yea, miserable! Ruth shall follow thee!

'Tis done, great joy fills my unwilling heart,

And, lo, the joy increases. But one