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 One only maiden, love will melt to spare Her spouse: she shall be blunted in her purpose; Of two things, choosing one; more glad to be Unfamed for courage than pollute with blood: Who, in that land, shall bear a royal race. Long speech is needful to narrate these things Clearly. Enough, that from sue!) seed shall spring The daring and the bow-distinguish'd, he Who shall be my deliv'rer; for e'en thus Mine ancient mother, Themis, prophesied: The how and wherefore, needeth lengthen'd speech To show, nor, learning, wouldst thou profit aught.

Ah me! ah me! The gangrene and insanity Which striketh to my soul, are burning: The fiery sting is pricking me; My throbbing heart my breast is spurning,