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94 Since for myself is this the safest course,

To have a plea to show unto thy foes;

And surer is thy part. The Oath-gods name.

Swear by Earth's plain, and by my father's father

The Sun, and join the Gods' whole race thereto.

That I will do or not do—what? Say on.

That from thy land thyself wilt never cast me,

Nor, if a foe of mine would hale me thence,

Wilt, while thou liv'st, consenting yield me up.

By Earth, the Sun's pure majesty, and all

The Gods, I swear to abide by this thou hast said.

Enough. For broken troth what penalty?

Whatso befalleth God-despising men.

Pass on thy way rejoicing: all is well.

I too will come with all speed to thy burg,

When mine intent is wrought, my wish attained.

[Exit Aigeus.