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Seven Against Thebes (230-246)

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It is the mans duty to offer victims and sacrifices to the gods when they test their enemy; your duty is to be silent and to remain inside the house.
233
Chorus
By the will of the gods we inhabit an unconquered city, and the rampart withstands the enemy throng.
What indignation makes you resent this?
Eteocles
I do not begrudge your honor of the divine race; but lest you make the citizens cowardly, be calm and do not be overly fearful.
239
Chorus
When I heard the strange and jumbled clashes,
I came in trembling fear to this citadel, our seat of worship.
Eteocles
If, then, you hear that men are dying or wounded, do not seize on the news with loud wailing. For this is the food of Ares, human blood.
245
Chorus
Oh, but I hear horses snorting!
Eteocles
Hear them, then, but not too clearly.

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