And smile but on the offering of our deaths;

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What boots it then on death's doom still to fawn?

Chor. Nay do it now, while yet 'tis in thy power;[[115]]

Perchance may fortune shift

With tardy change of mood,

And come with spirit less implacable:

At present fierce and hot

She waxeth in her rage.

Eteoc. Yea, fierce and hot the Curse of Œdipus;