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18. Did you advise, or not, that I should send for that notorious prophet?

. And I am of the same mind still.

. How long is it then since Laius—

. What, what about him?

. Since Laius was killed by an unknown hand?

. That was many years ago.

. Was this prophet at his trade in those days?

. Yes; skilled as now and in equal honour.

. Did he speak of me at any time?

. Never certainly when I was within earshot.

. And did you make inquiry into the murder?

. We made inquiry but learnt nothing.

. And why did he not tell out his story then?

. I do not know. Where I lack light I am silent.

. This much at least you know and can say out.

. What is that? If I know it I will say it.

. That if he had not consulted you he would never have said that it was I who killed Laius.