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The Argonautica

BOOK III
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1102-1104) Thus he spake, soothing her with gentle converse.

But pangs most bitter stirred her heart and in grief did she address him with vehement words: (ll.

1105-1117) "In Hellas, I ween, this is fair to pay heed to covenants; but Aeetes is not such a man among men as thou sayest was Pasiphae's husband, Minos; nor can I liken myself to Ariadne; wherefore speak not of guest-love.

But only do thou, when thou hast reached Iolcus, remember me, and thee even in my parents' despite, will I remember.

And from far off may a rumour come to me or some messenger-bird, when thou forgettest me; or me, even me, may swift blasts catch up and bear over the sea hence to Iolcus, that so I may cast reproaches in thy face and remind thee that it was by my good will thou didst escape.


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