Euripides' HELEN Complete

Translated by E. Coleridge.

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Menelaus: Each according to his means.

Theoclymenus: As far as wealth goes, name thy wishes for this lady's
sake.

Menelaus: There must be a blood-offering first to the dead.

Theoclymenus: Blood of what? Do thou show me and I will comply.

Menelaus: Decide that thyself; whate'er thou givest will suffice.

Theoclymenus: Amongst barbarians 'tis customary to sacrifice a horse
or bull,

Menelaus: If thou givest at all, let there be nothing mean in thy
gift.

Theoclymenus: I have no lack of such in my rich herds

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