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1160 Euripides [973-988]<br />

CREUSA<br />

How shall a mortal 'gainst a god prevail?<br />

TUTOR<br />

Set this revered oracular shrine on fire.<br />

CREUSA<br />

I fear: ev'n now I have enough of ills.<br />

TUTOR<br />

Attempt what may be done then; kill thy husband.<br />

CREUSA<br />

The nuptial bed I reverence, and his goodness.<br />

TUTOR<br />

This son then, which is now brought forth against thee.<br />

CREUSA<br />

How? Could that be, how warmly should I wish it.<br />

TUTOR<br />

Thy train hath swords: instruct them to the deed.<br />

CREUSA<br />

I go with speed: but where shall it be done?<br />

TUTOR<br />

In the hallow'd tent, where now he feasts his friends.<br />

CREUSA<br />

An open murder, and with coward slaves!<br />

TUTOR<br />

If mine displease, propose thou some design.<br />

CREUSA<br />

I have it, close and easy to achieve.<br />

TUTOR<br />

In both my faithful services are thine.<br />

CREUSA<br />

Hear then: not strange to thee the giants' war.<br />

TUTOR<br />

When they in Phlegra fought against the gods.

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