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EURIPIDES.

And one short instant rids the flesh of life.
Yea, to such depth of evil am I come![1]
For other women are by beauty made
Blest—me the selfsame gift to ruin brought. 305


Chorus.

Helen, believe not yonder stranger spake
Truth only, be he who he may that came.


Helen.

Nay, but he plainly said my lord had died.


Chorus.

In multitude of words there want not lies.[2]


Helen.

Nay rather, plain truth may a plain tale be. 310


Chorus.

Nay, 'tis thou leanest more to grief than joy.


Helen.

Fear folds me round, and drags me to my dread.


Chorus.

How stands to thee affected yonder household?

  1. ↑ That, being resolved to die, I now deliberate only on the means.
  2. ↑ Or, with Paley, transposing ἔπη; and σαφῆ, and taking ἔμπαλιν τῶνδε to mean "contrary to these (lies)":—
    HelenCh. By lies may many a tale seem all too clear.
    HelenHel. Nay, falsehood rings not with the note of truth.
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