OEDIPUS AT COLONUS
The helpless maiden who was eyes to me;
For this to thee and all thy cursèd race
May the great Sun, whose eye is everywhere,
Grant length of days and old age like to mine.
Creon
Listen, O men of Athens, mark ye this?
Oedipus
They mark us both and understand that I
Wronged by thy deeds defend myself with words.
Creon
Nothing shall curb my will; though 1 be old
And single-handed, I will have this man.
Oedipus
O woe is me!
Chorus
Thou art a bold man, stranger, if thou think’st
To execute thy purpose.
Creon
So I do.
Chorus
Then shall I deem this State no more a State.
Creon
With a just quarrel weakness conquers might.
Oedipus
Ye hear his words?
Chorus
Aye words, but not yet deeds,
Zeus knoweth!
Creon
Zeus may haply know, not thou.
