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Timokles

What is this you say, Damis, you looter of temples? That the gods do not exist or exercise providence for men?

Damis

That is what I say; but do you first answer me, and state what reason you have for believing in their existence.

Timokles

I will not, you wretch. You answer me.

Damis

I will not. Answer yourself.

Zeus

So far our man has been far more successfully and loudly abusive. That's right, Timokles, pour on the abuse. Your strength lies there, since in other lines he stops your mouth and makes you dumb as a fish.

Timokles

By Heaven, I will not answer you first if I know it.

Damis

Then put your question, for you beat me that time by swearing. But spare abusive language, if you please.

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