Euripides' MEDEA Complete

Translated by E. Coleridge.

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Leader of the Chorus: From my eyes too bursts forth the copious tear;
O, may no greater ill than the present e'er befall!

Jason: Lady, I praise this conduct, not that I blame what is past;
for it is but natural to the female sex to vent their spleen against
a husband when he trafficks in other marriages besides his own. But
thy heart is changed to wiser schemes and thou art determined on the
better course, late though it be; this is acting like a woman of sober
sense. And for you, my sons, hath your father provided with all good
heed a sure refuge, by God's grace; for ye, I trow, shall with your
brothers share hereafter the foremost rank in this Corinthian realm.
Only grow up, for all the rest your sire and whoso of the gods is
kind to us is bringing to pass. May I see you reach man's full estate,
high o'er the heads of those I hate! But thou, lady, why with fresh
tears dost thou thine eyelids wet, turning away thy wan cheek, with
no welcome for these my happy tidings?

Medea: 'Tis naught; upon these children my thoughts were turned.

Jason: Then take heart; for I will see that it is well with them.

Medea: I will do so; nor will I doubt thy word; woman is a weak creature,
ever given to tears.

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