Act 1 Scene 4

Question 1

(Start of scene)

Answer 1

Once more, dear chuck: Tell me of the Oracle.
Your silence on the subject flouts me from
All pleasantry. ‘Tis but the latest of
Your masculine conspiracies.

Question 2

Desist!
Wife, you are the eagle of the Caucasus
Who feasts on the liver of Prometheus.

Answer 2

And I shall be as relentless as that
Eagle until you reveal the prophecy!

Question 3

My servants, subjects all, I bid thee HOLD!
Our retinue and royal family
Hard earned a respite, no?
Amidst the forest there we shall make camp.

Answer 3

And duck you still —