Be quick then, that none blame me as too late;[[50]]
What new dire evils on the Persians weigh?
Chor. I fear to look on thee,
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Fear before thee to speak,
With all the awe of thee I felt of old.
Dar. But since I came by thy complaints persuaded,
From below rising, spin no lengthened tale;
But shortly, clearly speak, and tell thy story,
And leave awhile thine awe and fear of me.