1 and 2 Egypt. Liberty and Magas.
Cleom. [In their Tone.] Liberty and Magas!
The cowards whisper liberty so softly,
As if they were afraid the gods would hear it,
And take them at their word.
1 Egypt. No, friend: We vulgar never fear the
gods; but we whisper, for fear our o'erthwart
neighbours should hear us cry, Liberty, and betray
us to the government.
Clean. Of what side are you there? [To the opposite Egyptian.