Since for myself is this the safest course,
To have a plea to show unto thy foes;
And surer is thy part. The Oath-gods name. 745
Medea.
Swear by Earth's plain, and by my father's father
The Sun, and join the Gods' whole race thereto.
Aigeus.
That I will do or not do—what? Say on.
Medea.
That from thy land thyself wilt never cast me,
Nor, if a foe of mine would hale me thence, 750
Wilt, while thou liv'st, consenting yield me up.
Aigeus.
By Earth, the Sun's pure majesty, and all
The Gods, I swear to abide by this thou hast said.
Medea.
Enough. For broken troth what penalty?
Aigeus.
Whatso befalleth God-despising men. 755
Medea.
Pass on thy way rejoicing: all is well.
I too will come with all speed to thy burg,
When mine intent is wrought, my wish attained.
