Bring hither then my son, that I may see him.

Oh, in alarm I sent him from my charge.

When I was stricken? Or what meanest thou?

Yea, lest the poor child meeting thee should die.

That fate indeed had matched my fortunes well.

Well, I averted that calamity.

Thy forethought and the action I commend.

As the case stands, how can I do thy hest?

Let me speak to him⁠—see him face to face.

Good; he is in our servants’ charge close by.

Then wherefore is his coming thus delayed?

My child, thy father calls thee. Bring him hither,

Whoever of you guides his infant steps.