THE PHŒNICIAN MAIDENS.
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Eteokles.
Whereto appointed? Seven men's might were small!
Kreon.
To lead their bands to assail our seven gates.
Eteokles.
What then? I wait not counsels of despair.740
Kreon.
Seven choose thou too to front them at the gates.
Eteokles.
To lead our bands, or fight with single spear?
Kreon.
To lead our bands: choose thou our mightiest;—
Eteokles.
Ay so—to avert the scaling of the walls.
Kreon.
And under-captains: one man sees not all.745
Eteokles.
For valour chosen, or for prudent wit?
Kreon.
Nay, both: without its fellow, each is naught.
Eteokles.
This shall be. Now to the seven towers will I,
