Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Creon.

Creon.

One thing alone I ask thee. Let me speak

As thou hast spoken; then, with knowledge, wreak

Thy judgement. I accept it without fear.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

More skill hast thou to speak than I to hear

Thee. There is peril found in thee and hate.

Creon.

Creon.

That one thing let me answer ere too late.

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

One thing be sure of, that thy plots are known.

Creon.

Creon.

The man who thinks that bitter pride alone

Can guide him, without thought—his mind is sick.

vv. 551-562  [Pg 31]


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