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This, sir, is Philoctetes the renowned. MER. (_aside to_ NEOPTOLEMUS). Without more question, snatch thyself awayAnd sail forth from this land. PHI. What saith he, boy?Through what dark traffic is the marinerBetraying me with whispering in thine ear? NEO. I have not caught it, but whate'er he speaksHe must speak openly to us and thee. MER. Seed of Achilles, let me not offendThe army by my words! Full many a boon, Being poor, I reap from them for service done. NEO. The Atridae are my foes; the m...an you seeIs my fast friend, because he hates them sore. Then, if you come in kindness, you must hideNothing from him or me of all thou hast heard. MER. Look what thou doest, my son! NEO. I mark it well. MER. Thou shalt be answerable. NEO. Content: but speak. MER. Then hear me. These two men whom I have named, Diomedes and Odysseus, are set forthEngaged on oath to bring this man by forceIf reasons fail. The Achaeans every oneHave heard this plainly from Odysseus' mouth. He was the louder and more confident.
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