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Wilt thou in turn give him the selfsame pledge?

To do what thing, or leave undone? Say on.

To send him forth this barbarous land unslain?

A fair claim thine! How should he bear it else?

But will the king withal consent hereto?

I will persuade him, yea, embark thy friend.

Swear thou:—and thou a sacred oath dictate.

Say thou wilt give this tablet to my friends.

I to thy friends will render up this script.

And through the Dark Rocks will I send thee safe.

What Gods dost take to witness this thine oath?