Oedipus. Did you advise, or not, that I should send for that notorious prophet?
Creon. And I am of the same mind still.
Oedipus. How long is it then since Laius—
Creon. What, what about him?
Oedipus. Since Laius was killed by an unknown hand?
Creon. That was many years ago.
Oedipus. Was this prophet at his trade in those days?
Creon. Yes; skilled as now and in equal honour.
Oedipus. Did he speak of me at any time?
Creon. Never certainly when I was within earshot.
Oedipus. And did you make inquiry into the murder?
Creon. We made inquiry but learnt nothing.
Oedipus. And why did he not tell out his story then?
Creon. I do not know. Where I lack light I am silent.
Oedipus. This much at least you know and can say out.
Creon. What is that? If I know it I will say it.
Oedipus. That if he had not consulted you he would never have said that it was I who killed Laius.
