OEDIPUS.
Did the same prophet then pursue his craft?
CREON.
Yes, skilled as now and in no less repute.
OEDIPUS.
Did he at that time ever glance at me?
CREON.
Not to my knowledge, not when I was by.
OEDIPUS.
But was no search and inquisition made?
CREON.
Surely full quest was made, but nothing learnt.
OEDIPUS.
Why failed the seer to tell his story then?
CREON.
I know not, and not knowing hold my tongue.
OEDIPUS.
This much thou knowest and canst surely tell.
CREON.
What’s mean’st thou? All I know I will declare.