Deianeira returns from the palace.
Deianeira
My friends, I am afraid that I have gone
too far in everything I have just done.
Chorus
What is it, Deianeira, child of Oeneus?
Deianeira
I am not certain, yet I deeply fear
my hopes of good have brought about great harm.
Chorus
Does it concern your gift to Heracles?
Deianeira
It does. Oh, never recommend that any
670be hasty when his action is uncertain!
Chorus
Tell me your worries, if they may be told.