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Unconsecrate it is, and cannot shield me.

We will not yield thee to those falcons' greed.

What help? more fierce they are than serpents fell.

We spake thee fair—speak thou them fair in turn.

What marvel that we loathe them, scared in soul?

Awe towards a king should other fears transcend.

Thus speak, thus act, and reassure my mind.

Not long thy sire shall leave thee desolate.

But I will call the country's indwellers,

And with soft words th' assembly will persuade,

And warn your sire what pleadings will avail.

Therefore abide ye, and with prayer entreat

The country's gods to compass your desire;

The while I go, this matter to provide,

Persuasion and fair fortune at my side.

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