Lysistrata by Aristophanes
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page 99 of 119 (83%)
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This proves it. Then return to Sparta. Bid them
Send envoys with full powers to treat of Peace; And I will urge the Senate here to choose Plenipotentiary ambassadors, As argument adducing this connection. HERALD I'm off. Your wisdom nane could contravert. _They retire._ MEN There is no beast, no rush of fire, like woman so untamed. She calmly goes her way where even panthers would be shamed. -----------------------File: 087.png---------------------------- WOMEN And yet you are fool enough, it seems, to dare to war with me, When for your faithful ally you might win me easily. MEN Never could the hate I feel for womankind grow less. WOMEN Then have your will. But I'll take pity on your nakedness. For I can see just how ridiculous you look, and so |
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