LAMPITO But who has called together this council of women, pray? LYSISTRATA I have. LAMPITO Well then, tell us what you want of us. CLEONICE Yes, please tell us! What is this very important business you wish to inform us about? LYSISTRATA I will tell you. But first answer me one question. CLEONICE Anything you wish. LYSISTRATA Don't you feel sad and sorry because the fathers of your children are far away from you with the army? For I'll wager there is not one of you whose husband is not abroad at this moment. CLEONICE Mine has been the last five months in Thrace-looking after Eucrates. MYRRHINE
