Stasimon 1
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And you, mother?
Eteocles
It is not lawful for you to mention your mother.
Eteocles
Go to Argos, and invoke the waters of Lerna.
Polyneices
I will; do not be troubled; but I thank you, mother.
Eteocles
Go forth from the land!
Polyneices
I will go; but let me see my father.
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Eteocles
You will not have your wish.
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Polyneices
At least then my maiden sisters.
Eteocles
You will not ever see them either.
Polyneices
Ah, my sisters!
Eteocles
Why do you, their bitterest enemy, call on them?
Polyneices
To you at least farewell, mother!
Jocasta
Indeed I am faring well, my son!
Polyneices
I am no longer your son.
Jocasta
I was born to great sorrow.
Polyneices
Because my brother treats me outrageously.
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Eteocles
I am treated just the same.
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Polyneices
Where will you be stationed before the towers?
Eteocles
Why do you ask me this?
