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The Bacchae (1025-1032)

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house of the Sidonian old man who once sowed in the ground the earth-born harvest of the serpent Ophis, how I groan for you, though I am a slave, but still the masters affairs are a concern to good servants.[*].
Chorus Leader
What is it? Do you bring some news from the Bacchae?
Messenger
Pentheus, the child of Echion, is dead.
sung
Chorus Leader
Lord Bacchus, truly you appear to be a great god.
Messenger
What do you mean? Why have you said this? Do you rejoice at the misfortunes of my master, woman?

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