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THE SUPPLIANT MAIDENS
Herald of Aegyptus
Say thou wherein my deeds transgress my right.
The King of Argos
First, that thou play'st a stranger's part amiss.
Herald of Aegyptus
Wherein? I do but search and claim mine own.
The King of Argos
To whom of our guest-champions hast appealed?
Herald of Aegyptus
To Hermes, herald's champion, lord of search.
The King of Argos
Yea, to a god—yet dost thou wrong the gods!
Herald of Aegyptus
The gods that rule by Nilus I revere.
The King of Argos
Hear I aright? our Argive gods are nought?
Herald of Aegyptus
The prey is mine, unless force rend it from me.
The King of Argos
At thine own peril touch them—'ware, and soon!
