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THE COMEDIES OF ARISTOPHANES
Lysistrata.
I will not lift my legs in air . . .
Calonicé.
I will not lift my legs in air . . .
Lysistrata.
Nor will I crouch with bottom upraised, like carven lions on a knife-handle.
Calonicé.
Nor will I crouch with bottom upraised, like carven lions on a knife-handle.
Lysistrata.
An if I keep my oath, may I be suffered to drink of this wine.
Calonicé.
An if I keep my oath, may I be suffered to drink of this wine.
Lysistrata.
But if I break it, let my bowl be filled with water.
Calonicé.
But if I break it, let my bowl be filled with water.
Lysistrata.
Will ye all take this oath?
Myrrhiné.
Yes, yes!
Lysistrata.
Then lo! I immolate the victim. (She drinks.)