OEDIPUS AT COLONUS
Theseus
What dost thou then decide—to come with me?
Oedipus
Yea, were it lawful—but ’tis rather here—
Theseus
What wouldst thou here? I shall not thwart thy wish.
Oedipus
Here shall I vanquish those who cast me forth.
Theseus
Then were thy presence here a boon indeed.
Oedipus
Such shall it prove, if thou fulfil’st thy pledge.
Theseus
Fear not for me; I shall not play thee false.
Oedipus
No need to back thy promise with an oath.
Theseus
An oath would be no surer than my word.
Oedipus
How wilt thou act then?
Theseus
What is it thou fear’st?
Oedipus
My foes will come—
Theseus
Our friends will look to that.
Oedipus
But if thou leave me?
Theseus
Teach me not my duty.
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