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Helen.

How long ere then did ye beleaguer Troy?


Teucer.

While many moons through ten years ran their course.


Helen.

And captive did ye take the Spartan dame? 115


Teucer.

Yea; Menelaus haled her by the hair.


Helen.

Saw'st thou that wretch?—or speakest from report?


Teucer.

Even as I see thee with mine eyes; no less.


Helen.

What if ye nursed a heaven-sent phantasy?


Teucer.

Of other theme bethink thee; of her no more. 120


Helen.

So sure are ye of this your fancy's truth?


Teucer.

I saw her with mine eyes—if I see thee.[1]

  1. ↑ Reading εἶδον εἰ καὶ νῦν σ’ ὁρῶ, vice the generally rejected MS. reading, "Mine eyes beheld, my mind's eye sees her now."
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