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EURIPIDES.

Theoklymenus.

Who betrayed me,—

Chorus.

With betrayal honourable, in justice' cause.


Theoklymenus.

Gave my bride unto another!


Chorus.

Yea, to him whose right it was,—


Theoklymenus.

Who hath right o'er my possessions?


Chorus.

Who received her from her sire. 1635


Theoklymenus.

Fortune gave her me.


Chorus.

But fate did from thine hand the gift require.


Theoklymenus.

'Tis not thine to judge my cause!


Chorus.

O yea, if prudence prompt my tongue.


Theoklymenus.

Subject then am I, not king!

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