Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Aye, that were just, if of his grace he would

Reveal it. How shall man compel his God?

Leader.

Leader.

Second to that, methinks, 'twould help us most ...

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

Though it be third, speak! Nothing should be lost.

Leader.

Leader.

To our High Seer on earth vision is given

Most like to that High Phoebus hath in heaven.

Ask of Tiresias: he could tell thee true.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

That also have I thought for. Aye, and two

Heralds have sent ere now. 'Twas Creon set

Me on.—I marvel that he comes not yet.

vv. 290-301  [Pg 17]

Leader.


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