Sophocles' TRACHINIAE Complete

Translated by R. Jebb.

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Page 19

Messenger: The very word that I wished to hear from thee:- thou sayest
that she is thy queen?

Lichas: Yes, as in duty bound.

Messenger: Well, then, what art thou prepared to suffer, if found
guilty of failing in that duty?

Lichas: Failing in duty? What dark saying is this?

Messenger: 'Tis none; the darkest words are thine own.

Lichas: I will go, I was foolish to hear thee so long.

Messenger: No, not till thou hast answered a brief question.

Lichas: Ask what thou wilt; thou art not taciturn.

Messenger: That captive, whom thou hast brought home- thou knowest
whom mean?

Lichas: Yes; but why dost thou ask?

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