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Rh between the child and the parent; death, dearth, dissolutions of ancient amities."

Theseus is convinced by the sincerity of Œdipus, and declares that he will never give up a suppliant guest, bound to him by ancient friendship—so rich in the present favour of the gods, and in the future blessings which will flow from his presence in the land. He will not give him up, despite of the threats of Creon and all his host; "for," he adds, with all the pride of a Bayard, "my heart knows no fear"—

The famous chorus which follows is associated with a personal anecdote of the old age of Sophocles. It is