But this covenant will weave a web of guile to lead him to ruin.

Nor will the people of the land for thy sake oppose us, to favour the Colchians, when their prince is no longer with them, who is thy champion and thy brother; nor will I shrink from matching myself in fight with the Colchians, if they bar my way homeward." (ll.

410-420) Thus he spake soothing her; and she uttered a deadly speech: "Take heed now.

For when sorry deeds are done we must needs devise sorry counsel, since at first I was distraught by my error, and by heaven's will it was I wrought the accomplishment of evil desires.
Do thou in the turmoil shield me from the Colchians' spears; and I will beguile Apsyrtus to come into thy hands--do thou greet him with splendid gifts--if only I could persuade the heralds on their departure to bring him alone to hearken to my words.

Thereupon if this deed pleases thee, slay him and raise a conflict with the Colchians, I care not." (ll.