to Princess Niobe, he is disappointed to learn that the beautiful girl loathes Orestes who has treated her badly for years. Eager to resume his own identity, Iolaus sets out with Hector for the hunting lodge where they've hidden Orestes, only to find that Archias has kidnapped him. Hector persuades Iolaus that he must continue to play the role of king as Archias urges Minos to let him arrange for the imposter's unfortunate death. A note from Minos summons Iolaus and although he knows it's a trap, he decides to take the bait. When he and Hector arrive, they are attacked by Minos' guards, but manage to escape after a fierce
