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I recognise him; one of Laius’ house;

A simple hind, but true as any man.

Corinthian, stranger, I address thee first,

Is this the man thou meanest!

This is he.

And now old man, look up and answer all

I ask thee. Wast thou once of Laius’ house?

I was, a thrall, not purchased but home-bred.

What was thy business? how wast thou employed?

The best part of my life I tended sheep.

What were the pastures thou didst most frequent?

Cithaeron and the neighbouring alps.

Then there

Thou must have known yon man, at least by fame?