Pelias, King of Iolcus Quotes in Le fatiche di Ercole (1958)

Eurysteus: I'll be going now, to my hiding place. As you promised, it was the only reward I got.

Pelias, King of Iolcus: And the gold?

Eurysteus: The gold? But you need light to see it well. It's like blood on my hands. Bloody, like your brother was.

Eurysteus: Hercules was Chiron's close friend. He hasn't forgotten what's happened to him.

Pelias, King of Iolcus: That took place years ago.

Eurysteus: Hercules is honest. And honesty always finds the truth, even after many years. His purpose for coming here is to clear Chiron's name.

Pelias, King of Iolcus: No one requested you to go after the lion. If you hadn't be so headstrong, he would still be alive. The lion is vanquished. The parents of his victims feel grateful, I suppose. The danger is past them now. Their anger has lessened with their sorrow. But it can't placate me!

Pelias, King of Iolcus: You want only your glory. You brought the gods' vengeance on my house. You'll atone for these things. You fought the lion. You'll pay for the things you believe in. You'll do as I order you to! And I swear no man will help you. I charge you to meet the Cretan Bull in battle and may the curse of the gods be upon you... until you pay for the blood of Iphitus.