Depart; nor may I see
This city scene of rushings to and fro,
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[*]And hostile army burning it with fire!
Eteoc. Nay, call not on the Gods with counsel base;
Obedience is the mother of success,
Child strong to save. 'Tis thus the saying runs.
Antistrophe II
Chor. True is it; but the Gods
Have yet a mightier power, and oftentimes,