SOPHOCLES
vv. 563–573
Creon.
He was; most wise and honoured, even as now.
Oedipus.
At that time did he ever speak my name?
Creon.
No. To mine ear at least it never came.
Oedipus.
Held you no search for those who slew your King?
Creon.
For sure we did, but found not anything.
Oedipus.
How came the all-knowing seer to leave it so?
Creon.
Ask him! I speak not where I cannot know.
Oedipus.
One thing thou canst, with knowledge full, I wot.
Creon.
Speak it. If true, I will conceal it not.
Oedipus.
This: that until he talked with thee, the seer
Ne’er spoke of me as Laïus’ murderer.
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