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Philoctetes (1237-1270)

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What do you mean, Neoptolemus? What are you saying?
Neoptolemus
Must I repeat the same words twice and three times?
Odysseus
I would not have wished to hear them even once.
Neoptolemus
Know for certain that I have nothing more to say.
Odysseus
There is someone, I tell you, who will prevent your deed.
Neoptolemus
What do you mean? Who will oppose me in this?
Odysseus
The whole host of the Achaeans, and I for one.
Neoptolemus
Wise though you were born, your threats are void of wisdom.
Odysseus
And your words are not wise, nor is that which you want to do.
Neoptolemus
And yet if they are just, they are better than wise.
Odysseus
And how is it just for you to give up what was won by means of my plans?
Neoptolemus
My error was to my dishonor, and now I must try to retrieve it.
Odysseus
The army of the Achaeans causes you no fear, when you do this?
Neoptolemus
With justice on my side, I do not tremble at the terrors you name.
Odysseus
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Neoptolemus
No, not even at the threat of your hand do I yield obedience.
Odysseus
Then our battles shall be not with the Trojans, but with you.
Neoptolemus
So be it, if that is what the future holds.
Odysseus
Do you see my right hand
clasping my sword hilt?
Neoptolemus
You will see me do the same, and not slowly.
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Odysseus
However, I will let you be. But I will go report this to all the army, and by them you will be punished.
Neoptolemus
You have come to your senses. And if you are so prudent hereafter,
perhaps you may steer clear of trouble. Odysseus feigns departure, but conceals himself nearby.
But you, son of Poeas, Philoctetes, come out! Leave the shelter of your rocky home!
PhiloctetesWithin.
What is this disruptive cry once more rising beside my cave? Why do you call me? What do you want of me? He appears at the mouth of the cave, and sees Neoptolemus.
Oh, no! This business will bring me no good. Have you come bringing me new misery on top of the old?
Neoptolemus
Take heart and listen to my words.
Philoctetes
I am afraid. Beautiful words did me evil once before, when I believed your promises.
Neoptolemus
Is there no room, then, for repentance?

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