Epeisodion 7
Messenger
nor any rising of whirlwind from the sea; it was either an escort from the gods, or else the dark world of the dead kindly split open to receive him. The man passed away without lamentation or sickness or suffering, and beyond all mortal men he was wondrous.
1660
And if in anyone’s eyes I seem to speak senselessly, I would not try to win his belief when he counts me senseless.
1665
Chorus
Where are his daughters and the escort of their friends?
Messenger
Not far away; the sounds of mourning show plainly that they are approaching.