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[57~77] Prometheus Bound 129<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

The work goes on, it is well done.<br />

POWER<br />

Harder strike them, tighter draw the links, leave nothing loose; strange<br />

skill he hath to find a way where none appeared.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

One arm is fastened, and none may loose it.<br />

POWER<br />

Fetter the other, make it sure; he shall learn how all his cunning is<br />

folly before Zeus.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

Save now my art hath never wrought harm to any.<br />

POWER<br />

Now strongly drive the biting tooth of the adamantine wedge straight<br />

through his breast.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

Alas, Prometheus! I groan for thy pangs.<br />

POWER<br />

Dost thou shrink? Wilt thou groan for the foes of Zeus? Take heed,<br />

lest thou groan for thyself.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

Thou lookest upon a spectacle grievous to the eye.<br />

POWER<br />

I look upon one suffering as he deserves.—Now about his sides strain<br />

tight the girth.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

It must needs be done; yet urge me not overmuch.<br />

POWER<br />

Yet will I urge and harry thee on.—Now lower; with force constrain<br />

his legs.<br />

HEPHAESTUS<br />

Tis even done; nor was the labor long.<br />

POWER<br />

Weld fast the galling fetters; remember that he who appraises is<br />

strict to exact.

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