Messenger (cont.)
I led mine home, he his to Laius’ folds.
Did these things happen as I say, or no?
Herdsman
’Tis long ago, but all thou say’st is true.
Messenger
Well, thou mast then remember giving me
A child to rear as my own foster-son?
Herdsman
Why dost thou ask this question? What of that?
Messenger
Friend, he that stands before thee was that child.
Herdsman
A plague upon thee! Hold thy wanton tongue!
Oedipus
Are more deserving chastisement than his.