Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Oh! surely joyous! How else should he bear

That fruited laurel wreathed about his hair?

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

We soon shall know.—'Tis not too far for one

Clear-voiced.

(Shouting) Ho, brother! Prince! Menoikeus' son,

What message from the God?

vv. 87-99  [Pg 7] Creon (from a distance).

vv. 87-99  [Pg 7]

Creon

Message of joy!

Enter Creon

Creon

I tell thee, what is now our worst annoy,

If the right deed be done, shall turn to good.

[The crowd, which has been full of excited hope, falls to doubt and disappointment.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

Nay, but what is the message? For my blood


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