Semi-Chor. B. Yea, wretched they who found a wretched doom,
With havoc of the house.
Antistrophe I
Semi-Chor. A. Alas! alas!
Ye who laid low the ancient walls of home,
On sovereignty, ill won,
Your eyes have looked, and ye at last are brought
To concord by the sword.
Semi-Chor. B. Yea, of a truth, the curse of Œdipus
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