Sophocles' TRACHINIAE Complete

Translated by R. Jebb.

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Lichas: For a vow, made when he was seeking to conquer and despoil
the country of these women who are before thee.

Deianeira: And these- who are they, I pray thee, and whose daughters?
They deserve pity, unless their plight deceives me.

Lichas: These are captives whom he chose out for himself and for the
gods, when he sacked the city of Eurytus.

Deianeira: Was it the war against that city which kept him away so
long, beyond all forecast, past all count of days?

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