Oedipus
Thou art glib of tongue, but I am slow to learn
Of thee; I know too well thy venomous hate.
Creon
First I would argue out this very point.
Oedipus
O argue not that thou art not a rogue.
Creon
If thou dost count a virtue stubbornness,
Unschooled by reason, thou art much astray.
Oedipus
If thou dost hold a kinsman may be wronged,
And no pains follow, thou art much to seek.
Creon
Therein thou judgest rightly, but this wrong
That thou allegest—tell me what it is.
Oedipus
Didst thou or didst thou not advise that I
Should call the priest?
Creon
Yes, and I stand to it.
Oedipus
Tell me how long is it since Laius …
Creon
Since Laius … ? I follow not thy drift.
Oedipus
By violent hands was spirited away.