Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Where in God's earth are they? Or how withal

Find the blurred trail of such an ancient stain?

Creon.

Creon.

In Thebes, he said.—That which men seek amain

They find. 'Tis things forgotten that go by.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

And where did Laïus meet them? Did he die

In Thebes, or in the hills, or some far land?

vv. 114-127  [Pg 9]

Creon.

Creon.

To ask God's will in Delphi he had planned

His journey. Started and returned no more.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

And came there nothing back? No message, nor

None of his company, that ye might hear?

Creon.


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