IPH. In truth, by the Gods I ask thee, stranger, art thou thence born?
OR. From Mycenæ,[[67]] that was once prosperous.
IPH. And hast thou set out a wanderer from thy country, or by what hap?
OR. I flee in a certain wise unwilling, willingly.
IPH. Wouldst thou tell me one thing that I wish?
OR. That something, forsooth,[[68]] may be added to my misfortune.
IPH. And truly thou hast come desired by me, in coming from Argos.
OR. Not by myself, at all events; but if by thee, do thou enjoy it.[[69]]
IPH. Perchance thou knowest Troy, the fame of which is every where.
OR. Ay, would that I never had, not even seeing it in a dream!