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The Suppliants.
King.
As stranger to behave, first, know'st thou not.
Herald.
How so? when I, thus finding what was lost . . . .
King.
What native patrons having first addressed?
Herald.
Hermes, chief patron, prime Inquisitor.
King.
Addressing gods, these gods thou honourest not.
Herald.
The deities of Neilos I revere.
King.
Those here are nought, as from thy lips I learn. 900
Herald.
[Pointing to the Suppliants.
These lead I hence if no one snatch them from me.
King.
Touch them, thou'lt rue it, and right speedily.
Herald.
Certes, no hospitable word I hear.
King.
Who spoil the gods find me inhospitable.
