Euripides.
I didn't rave at random, or plunge in and make confusions.
My first appearing character explained, with due allusions,
The whole play's pedigree.
Dionysus (aside).
Your own you left in wise obscurity!
Euripides.
Then no one from the start with me could idle with security.
They had to work. The men, the slaves, the women, all made speeches,
The kings, the little girls, the hags . . .
Aeschylus.
Just see the things he teaches!
And shouldn't you be hanged for that?
Euripides.
No, by the lord Apollo!
It's democratic!
Dionysus (to Euripides).
That's no road for you, my friend, to follow;
You'll find the 'little walk' too steep; I recommend you quit it.
Euripides.
Next, I taught all the town to talk with freedom.
Aeschylus.
I admit it.
