THE PHŒNICIAN MAIDENS.
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Eteokles.
Who shall hearken thee, who bringest war against thine home?
Polyneikes.
And ye temples of the Gods of Stainless Steeds!—
Eteokles.
Who loathe thy name!
Polyneikes.
I am banished from my country!—
Eteokles.
He that to destroy it came.
Polyneikes.
Wrongfully, ye Gods!
Eteokles.
To Gods not here, but at Mycenae, cry.
Polyneikes.
Impious art thou—
Eteokles.
Yea?—but not my country's foe, as thou, am I.
Polyneikes.
Who dost drive me forth defrauded!
Eteokles.
Death withal I'll deal to thee.610
