Euripides' PHOENISSAE Complete

Translated by E. Coleridge.

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Creon: The darkness of night is a terrible time to suffer disaster.

Eteocles: Well, shall I fall upon them as they sit at meat?

Creon: That might cause them fright, but victory is what we want.

Eteocles: Dirce's ford is deep enough to prevent their retreat.

Creon: No plan so good as to keep well guarded.

Eteocles: What if our cavalry make a sortie against the host of Argos?

Creon: Their troops too are fenced all round with chariots.

Eteocles: What then can I do? am I to surrender the city to the foe?

Creon: Nay, nay! but of thy wisdom form some plan.

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