Ch. Than these, then, is Zeus weaker?

Pr. Ay, he could not escape what has been fated.

Ch. But what to Zeus is fated, except always to rule?

Pr. This thou wilt not learn; seek not to know.

Ch. Surely some awful thing it is which you withhold.

Pr. Remember other words, for this by no means

Is it time to tell, but to be concealed

As much as possible; for keeping this do I

Escape unseemly bonds and woes.

Ch. Never may the all-ruling