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Oedipus at Colonus (580-591)

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Later you may learn itbut not yet.
Theseus
At what time, then, will the benefit become clear?
Oedipus
When I am dead, and you have given me burial.
Theseus
You crave lifes last service; but for all between you have no memory, or no care.
Oedipus
Indeed, for by that service I gather in all the rest.
Theseus
Well then, this favor you crave from me is brief indeed.
Oedipus
Yet take care; the struggle here is no light one. No, indeed.
Theseus
Do you mean in respect to your sons, or to me?
Oedipus
They will compel you to convey me there to Thebes.
Theseus
But if you are willing, then exile is not becoming.
Oedipus
No, when I was willing, they refused.

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