Plays of Gods and Men by Lord (Edward J. M. D. Plunkett) Dunsany
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no, they are silent in the gloom of the hills. They have not spoken to
me since I lied. Ichtharion: You are right; the gods will punish us. It is natural that they should not speak just now; but they will certainly punish us. It is not therefore necessary for any man to avenge himself upon us, even though there were any cause. Voice-of-the-Gods: It is not necessary. Ichtharion: Indeed, it might even further anger the gods if a man should be before them to punish us. Voice-of-the-Gods: The gods are very swift; no man outruns them. Ludibras: A man would be rash to attempt to. Voice-of-the-Gods: The sun is falling low. I will leave you now, for I have ever loved the |
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