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332 Sophocles [529-544]<br />

TECMESSA<br />

Dear Ajax, in all things will I obey.<br />

AJAX<br />

Then bring me here my son, for I would see him.<br />

TECMESSA<br />

Nay, but I sent him from me in my fears.<br />

AJAX<br />

During my late affliction, is that thy meaning?<br />

TECMESSA<br />

Lest by ill chance he should meet thee and so perish.<br />

AJAX<br />

Yes, that would have been worthy of my fate.<br />

TECMESSA<br />

That at least I was watchful to avert.<br />

AJAX<br />

I praise thine act and the foresight thou hast shown.<br />

TECMESSA<br />

Since that is so, what shall I do to serve thee?<br />

AJAX<br />

Let me speak to him and behold his face.<br />

TECMESSA<br />

He is close by in the attendants' charge.<br />

AJAX<br />

Why is his coming then so long delayed?<br />

TECMESSA (calling)<br />

My son, thy father calls thee.—Bring him thither<br />

Whichever of you is guiding the child's steps.<br />

AJAX<br />

Is the man coming? Has he heard thy call?<br />

TECMESSA<br />

See, he is here already with the child.<br />

(An attendant enters, leading the child, EURYSACES.)

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