Prometheus

Lucian of Samosata

The Works of Lucian of Samosata, complete, with exceptions specified in thepreface, Vol. 1. Fowler, H. W. and Fowlere, F.G., translators. Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1905.

Prometheus You may take my word for it; I shall be with you again. I have the wherewithal to pay abundantly for my ransom.

Hermes Oh, indeed? Come, tell us all about it.

Prometheus You know Thetis— But no; the secret is best kept. Ransom and reward depend upon it.

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Hermes Well, you know best. Now, Hephaestus, we must be going; see, here comes the eagle.—Bear a brave heart, Prometheus; and all speed to your Theban archer, who is to set a term to this creature’s activity.