Creon, Menoeceus’ son, to Apollo’s Pythian residence to learn what we might do or say to protect this city. And now, when the lapse of days is reckoned, I am troubled about what he is doing, for he has been away an unreasonably long timebeyond what is fitting. But when he arrives, I would be no true man if did not perform all that the god reveals.PriestYou have spoken opportunely, since at this time these people here indicate that Creon is drawing near.OedipusLord Apollo, may he come to us in the brightness of saving fortune, even as his face is bright!