Later you may learn it—but not yet.TheseusAt what time, then, will the benefit become clear?OedipusWhen I am dead, and you have given me burial.TheseusYou crave life’s last service; but for all between you have no memory, or no care.OedipusIndeed, for by that service I gather in all the rest.TheseusWell then, this favor you crave from me is brief indeed.OedipusYet take care; the struggle here is no light one. No, indeed.TheseusDo you mean in respect to your sons, or to me?OedipusThey will compel you to convey me there to Thebes.TheseusBut if you are willing, then exile is not becoming.OedipusNo, when I was willing, they refused.