This work may be freely reproduced, stored and transmitted, electronically or otherwise, for any non-commercial purpose. Conditions and Exceptions apply. Aricia Hippolyte wishes to see me here? And why? Ismene No, my lady, the gods no longer oppose it,. Aricia Do they say what action has ended his days? Ismene Unbelievable tales of his ending circulate Aricia Am I to believe a man, prior to his dying breath,. Ismene You alone doubt, Madame: Theseus is no more:.
Aricia And you think Hippolytus, kinder than his father,. Aricia Is unfeeling Hippolytus known to you though? Ismene I know all that they say about his coldness: Aricia Dear Ismene, my heart hears it so eagerly, Aricia Moderate your kindness whose excess shames me. Hippolyte Athens, uncertain of its choice for the succession, Hippolyte I have let myself run on too far. Hippolytus Phaedra? What might she wish? What will I tell her Aricia You cannot refuse, my Lord, to listen to her.
Hippolytus Meanwhile you leave. And I go not knowing. Aricia Go, Prince, and pursue your generous plans. Hippolytus Is all ready, my friend? But, here is the Queen. Oenone Remember your son, whose only hope you are. Phaedra I hear that a swift departure takes you far.
From us, my Lord. I come to join my tears to yours. Hippolyte Madame, my feelings are not as base as that. Phaedra If you hated me, I would not complain of it,. Hippolytus A mother jealous of the rights of her children,. Phaedra Oh! My Lord, I dare to say here that heaven, Hippolyte Madame, then you are troubled prematurely. Phaedra We cannot view the shores of the dead twice, my Lord. The hope some god may send him back to you is vain, Hippolytus I see the profound effect of your fondness.
Phaedra Yes, Prince, I languish, and I burn for him. Hippolytus You gods! What do I hear? Madame, do you forget. Phaedra And what makes you think I forget his memory Hippolytus Madame, forgive me. I blush at my confession. Phaedra Ah! Oenone Madame, what would you do? Gods above! Theramenes Is that Phaedra fleeing, or rather being led away? Theramenes Meanwhile vague rumours say the king still lives. Hippolytus No matter: listen to all, and neglect nothing.
