The Frogs by Aristophanes
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XAN. And now I see the most ferocious monster.
DIO. O, what's it like? XAN. Like everything by turns. Now it's a bull: now it's a mule: and now The loveliest girl. DIO. O, where? I'll go and meet her. XAN. It's ceased to be a girl: it's a dog now. DIO. It is Empusa! XAN. Well, its face is all Ablaze with fire. DIO. Has it a copper leg? XAN. A copper leg, yes, one; and one of cow dung. DIO. O, whither shall I flee? XAN. O, whither I? DIO. My priest, protect me, and we'll sup together. XAN. King Heracles, we're done for. DIO. O, forbear, Good fellow, call me anything but that. |
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