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HIPPOLYTUS.
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Hippolytus.

Yea, if men live by laws derived from Gods.


Servant.

Why not then greet a Goddess worshipful?


Hippolytus.

Whom?—have a care thy lips in no wise err.[1] 100


Servant.

Even Kypris, there above thy portals set.


Hippolytus.

From far I greet her, who am undefiled.


Servant.

Worshipful is she, glorious among men.


Hippolytus.

Of Gods, of men, each maketh still his choice.


Servant.


Now prosper thou;—be needful wisdom thine! 105


Hippolytus.

No God who hath night-homage pleaseth me.


Servant.

Guerdons of Gods, my son, ought men to use.

  1. ↑ "The Worshipful Goddesses" was the peculiar title of the Eumenides, whom it was ill-omened to name.
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