Later you may learn it—but 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 life’s 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.