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PROMETHEUS BOUND
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Io
For what wrongdoing do these pains atone?
Prometheus
What I have said, is said; suffice it thee!
Io
Yet somewhat add; forewarn me in my woe
What time shall bring my wandering to its goal?
Prometheus
Fore-knowledge is fore-sorrow; ask it not.
Io
Nay, hide not from me destiny's decree.
Prometheus
I grudge thee not the gift which I withhold.
Io
Then wherefore tarry ere thou tell me all?
Prometheus
Nothing I grudge, but would not rack thy soul.
Io
Be not compassionate beyond my wish.
Prometheus
Well, thou art fain, and I will speak. Attend!
