These few things, ay, and save myself, being here

Without thee friendless. And, I prithee, tell me

What land is this? What people dwell herein?

Is it an island, or some mainland shore

That from its fertile plains shelves to the deep?

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Ath. What hast thou asked, man? Couldst thou hither come,

Not shipwrecked, as is plain, and yet not know

Our famous isle? Not so am I deceived.

Thyself tell rather who thou art and whence,