Across those trenches, to fight at once.CreonOur forces are small, while theirs are plentiful.EteoclesI know well they are brave in argument.CreonArgos has some weight among the Hellenes.EteoclesNever fear! I will soon fill the plain with their dead.CreonI could wish it so; but I see great difficulties in this.EteoclesI will not keep my army within the walls.CreonAnd yet victory is entirely a matter of good counsel.Eteocles Do you then want me to turn to some other way?CreonYes, to every one, before running the risk once for all.EteoclesSuppose we fall on them by night from ambush?CreonYes, if in the event of defeat you can return safely here.EteoclesNight equalizes risks, though it rather favors daring.CreonThe darkness of night is a terrible time to suffer disaster.EteoclesWell, shall I attack them as they sit at dinner?CreonThat might cause them fright, but victory is what we need.EteoclesDirce’s ford is certainly deep enough to prevent their retreat.