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As stranger to behave, first, know'st thou not.

How so? when I, thus finding what was lost

What native patrons having first addressed?

Hermes, chief patron, prime Inquisitor.

Addressing gods, these gods thou honourest not.

The deities of Neilos I revere.

Those here are nought, as from thy lips I learn.

[Pointing to the Suppliants.

These lead I hence if no one snatch them from me.

Touch them, thou'lt rue it, and right speedily.

Certes, no hospitable word I hear.

Who spoil the gods find me inhospitable.