Hear what thou wilt; but do not hear aloud.
Chorus.
The Earth beneath me groans, the wall is shaking.
Eteocles.
The walls are mine to uphold. Pray you, be silent.
Chorus.
Woe’s me, the clash of arms, loud and more loud,
Rings at the gate!
Eteocles.
And thou the loudest!—Peace!