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EURIPIDES.

Helen.

Thou canst not slay the king—perchance thy purpose.


Menelaus.

How?—hath he flesh invulnerable of steel? 810


Helen.

That shalt thou prove. None wise dares hopeless venture.


Menelaus.

How, shall I tamely let them bind mine hands?


Helen.

Thou art in a strait: thou need'st some shrewd device.


Menelaus.

Best die in action, not with folded hands.


Helen.

One hope there is whereby we might be saved— 815


Menelaus.

By bribes, by daring, or by cunning speech?


Helen.

If but the king may know not of thy coming.


Menelaus.

Who will betray me? He shall know me not.


Helen.

An ally wise as Gods he hath within.

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