Scaife ATLAS

Hecuba (741-758)

urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0006.tlg007.perseus-eng2:741-758

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But if he should count me as a slave and foe and spurn me from his knees, I would add to my anguish.

Agamemnon

I am no prophet born; therefore, if I am not told, I cannot learn the current of your thoughts.

Hecubaaside

Can it be that in estimating this man’s feelings I make him out too ill-disposed, when he is not really so?

Agamemnon

If your wish really is that I should remain in ignorance, we are of one mind; for I have no wish myself to listen.

Hecubaaside

Without his aid I shall not be able to avenge

my children. Why do I still ponder the matter? I must do and dare whether I win or lose. Turning to Agamemnon Agamemnon, by your knees, by your beard and conquering hand I implore you—

Agamemnon

What is your desire? to be

set free? that is easily done.

Hecuba

Not that; give me vengeance on the wicked, and I am willing to lead a life of slavery forever.

Agamemnon

Well, but why do you call me to your aid?

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