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 Io. Conceal not from me that which I shall suffer. Pro. It is not that I grudge the boon. Io.Then, wherefore Delayest thou to tell me all? Pro.Not grudging. But that I fear to wring thine heart. Io. Be not More careful for me than is grateful to me. Pro. Since thou art eager, I will speak. Then, hear me. Cho. Nay; make me also sharer in the boon. First, we would fain inquire her malady, Herself narrating her consuming woes: And be what toils remain declared by thee. Pro. Io, 'tis thine t' attend these nymphs' request; The more, because they are thy father's sisters; Since to bewail and weep one's destiny, Where it is possible to draw a tear From those who hearken, is a well-paid labour.