A Midsummer Night's Dream

Why does Demetrius think that Helena does not behave like a maid?

Act2 scene 1

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Demetrius tells Hermia that she risks her reputauion as an honest maid by chasing men in the woods,

You do impeach your modesty too much, To leave the city and commit yourself Into the hands of one that loves you not, To trust the opportunity of night

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