CRE. Every thing is inferior to a good guard.
ETEO. What then, shall I charge the Argive army with my cavalry?
CRE. And there the army is fenced round with chariots.
ETEO. What then shall I do? give up the city to the enemy?
CRE. By no means; but deliberate if thou art wise.
ETEO. What more prudent forethought is there?
CRE. They say that they have seven men, as I have heard.
ETEO. What have they been commanded to do? for their strength is small.
CRE. To head their bands, to besiege the seven gates.
ETEO. What then shall we do? I will not wait this indecision.