The Tragedies of Seneca / Translated into English Verse, to Which Have Been Appended Comparative Analyses of the Corresponding Greek and Roman Plays, and a Mythological Index

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

When men no more shall unknown courses measure,

For round the world no "farthest land" shall be.

FOOTNOTES:

[9] Reading, Medea fugiam, as a continuation of Medea's speech.

[10] Retaining si regnas, iube in Medea's speech.

[11] Reading, gloriae.

ACT III

[Medea is rushing out to seek vengeance, while the Nurse tries in vain to restrain her.]

Nurse: My foster-daughter, whither speedest thou abroad?380

Oh, stay, I pray thee, and restrain thy passion's force.