<TEI xmlns="http://www.tei-c.org/ns/1.0" xmlns:py="http://codespeak.net/lxml/objectify/pytype" py:pytype="TREE"><text><body><div type="translation" n="urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0062.tlg016.perseus-eng2" xml:lang="eng"><div type="textpart" xml:base="urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0062.tlg016.perseus-eng2" subtype="section" n="10"><sp><speaker>MEGAPENTHES</speaker><p> But I tell you I am ready to give bail for my speedy return. If you wish, I’ll even surrender you my beloved as a substitute for myself. </p></sp><sp><speaker>CLOTHO</speaker><p> Vile wretch! Have not you often prayed that he night outlast you on earth? </p></sp><sp><speaker>MEGAPENTHES</speaker><p> That was long ago, but now I perceive whawi is for the best.</p></sp><pb n="v.2.p.23"/><sp><speaker>CLOTHO</speaker><p> He too will soon be here, you'll find, slain by the new ruler. </p></sp></div></div></body></text></TEI>