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Persians (1014-1035)

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How true it is. In the loss of so great an army
I have indeed been dealt a blow, wretched as I am.
Chorus
What that belonged to Persia, unfortunate one, has not been destroyed?
Xerxes
Do you see this remnant of my royal robe?
Chorus
Yes, I do indeed.
Xerxes
And this quiver
Chorus
What is this you say has been saved?
Xerxes
Treasury for shafts?
Chorus
Truly a small remnant from an ample store.
Xerxes
We have been deprived of defenders.
Chorus
Ionias people shrink not from the spear.
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Xerxes
They are a war-like people. I have lived to behold a calamity I never expected.
Chorus
Are you speaking of the routed multitude which manned your ships?
Xerxes
And I rent my robe at the disastrous event.
Chorus
Alas, alas!
Xerxes
No, far worse than alas.
Chorus
Yes, for twofold and threefold
Xerxes
Pain to us, but exultation to our enemies
Chorus
Yes, and our strength has been maimed.

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