Messenger
He passed indeed for one of Laius’ house.
Oedipus
The king who ruled the country long ago?
Messenger
The same: he was a herdsman of the king.
Oedipus
And is he living still for me to see him?
Messenger
His fellow-countrymen should best know that.
Oedipus
Doth any bystander among you know
The herd he speaks of, or by seeing him
Afield or in the city? answer straight!
The hour hath come to clear this business up.