Philoctetes

Sophocles

Sophocles the plays and fragments, Part 4: The Philoctetes. Jebb, Richard Claverhouse, Sir, translator. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1898.

  1. Let me bear the sufferings that are fated me. But what you promised me with your right hand in mine—to bring me home,—that promise fulfil for me, son,
  2. and do not delay, or remind me further of Troy. I have had my fill of grief and lamentations.
Neoptolemus
  1. If it is your will, let us go.
Philoctetes
  1. O noble words!
Neoptolemus
  1. Now lean your steps firmly upon mine.
Philoctetes
  1. As far as my strength allows.
Neoptolemus
  1. But how shall I escape blame from the Achaeans?
Philoctetes
  1. Disregard it.
Neoptolemus
  1. What if they ravage my country?
Philoctetes
  1. I will be there—
Neoptolemus
  1. And what aid will you render?