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Suppliant Maidens (120-130)

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and many times I lay my hands upon my Sidonian veil and tear its linen fabric to shreds.
123
Chorus
Sacrifices in satisfaction of vows are given freely to the gods when all fares well, if only there be escape from death.
Alas, alas, perplexing troubles! Where will this wave of trouble bear me away?
128
Chorus
I invoke Apias hilly landfor
well, O land, you understand my barbarous speech—, and many times I lay my hands upon my Sidonian veil and tear its linen fabric to shreds.

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