Epeisodion 1
Chorus Leader
How much goodwill is there in this house for you?
Helen
All are my friends, except the one who hunts me in marriage.
Chorus Leader
Then do you know what you should do? Leave your seat at the monument—
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Helen
What sort of word of advice are you coming to?
Chorus Leader
Go inside and question the daughter of the sea-nymph, Theonoe, who knows all things, about your husband, whether he is still alive, or has left the light of day;
and when you know for certain, rejoice or be full of mourning, according to your fortune. Before you know anything correctly, what good would it do you to grieve? But be persuaded by me; leave this tomb and join the girl;
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when you have someone in this house from whom you can learn the whole truth, why do you look further? And I myself want to go in and ask about the prophecies of the maiden with you; for, truly, women ought to help each other.
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