Wherefore had the son of Oedipus left Thebes ? Adrastus By reason of his father’s curse, not to spill his brother’s blood. Theseus Wise no doubt that voluntary exile. Adrastus But those who stayed at home were for injuring the absent. Theseus What! did brother rob brother of his inheritance? Adrastus To avenge this I set out; hence my ruin. Theseus Didst consult seers, and gaze into the flame of burnt-offerings? Adrastus Ah me! thou pressest on the very point, wherein I most did fail.