Creon
What then’s thy will? To banish me the land?
Oedipus
I would not have thee banished, no, but dead,
That men may mark the wages envy reaps.
Creon
I see thou wilt not yield, nor credit me.
Oedipus
[None but a fool would credit such as thou.]
Creon
Thou art not wise.
Oedipus
Wise for myself at least.
Creon
Why not for me too?
Oedipus
Why for such a knave?
Creon
Suppose thou lackest sense.
Oedipus
Yet kings must rule.
Creon
Not if they rule ill.
Oedipus
Oh my Thebans, hear him!