COP. Hither it seems the wicked should fly.
DE. The seat of the Gods is a common defense to all.
COP. Perhaps this will not seem good to the Mycenæans.
DE. Am not I then master over those here?
COP. [Ay,] but not to injure them, if you are wise.
DE. Are ye hurt, if I do not defile the Gods?
COP. I do not wish you to have war with the Argives.
DE. I, too, am the same; but I will not let go of these men.
COP. At all events, taking possession of my own, I shall lead them away.
DE. Then you will not easily depart back to Argos.