Oedipus. Oedipus. Dost know what this prayer means? Leader. Leader. Yea, verily! Oedipus. Oedipus. Say then the meaning true. Leader. Leader. I would not have thee cast to infamy Of guilt, where none is proved, One who hath sworn and whom thou once hast loved. Oedipus. Oedipus. 'Tis that ye seek? For me, then ... understand Well ... ye seek death or exile from the land. Leader. Leader.