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I recognize him; one of Laius' house; A simple hind, but true as any man. [Enter HERDSMAN.] OEDIPUS Corinthian, stranger, I address thee first, Is this the man thou meanest! MESSENGER This is he. OEDIPUS And now old man, look up and answer all I ask thee. Wast thou once of Laius' house? HERDSMAN I was, a thrall, not purchased but home-bred. OEDIPUS What was thy business? how wast thou employed? HERDSMAN The best part of my life I tended sheep. OEDIPUS What were the pastures thou didst most frequent? HERDSMAN Cithaeron and the neighboring alps. OEDIPUS Then there Thou must have known yon man, at least by fame? HERDSMAN Yon man? in what way? what man dost thou mean? OEDIPUS The man here, having met him in past times... HERDSMAN Off-hand I cannot call him well to mind. MESSENGER No wonder, master. But I will revive |
