Lucian of Samosata, Cataplus, Austin Morris Harmon (Translator), 10

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MEGAPENTHES

But I tell you I am ready to give bail for my speedy return. If you wish, I’ll even surrender you my beloved as a substitute for myself.

CLOTHO

Vile wretch! Have not you often prayed that he night outlast you on earth?

MEGAPENTHES

That was long ago, but now I perceive whawi is for the best.

CLOTHO

He too will soon be here, you'll find, slain by the new ruler.

Cataplus. Lucian of Samosata. Austin Morris Harmon (Translator). United States. Perseus 5.0.

Funding provided by National Endowment for the Humanities.

Current edition Perseus

The Downward Journey, or the Tyrant (English) (Lucian, Vol. 2. Harmon, Austin Morris, editor. London: William Heinemann, Ltd.; Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1915.)

Editions (1)

Κατάπλους ἢ Τύραννος Perseus (Lucian, Vol. 2. Harmon, Austin Morris, editor. London: William Heinemann, Ltd.; Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1915.) — 10 focus

Μεγαπένθης

καὶ μὴν ἐγγυητὰς ὑμῖν ἕτοιμος παρασχέσθαι τοῦ τάχους καὶ τῆς ἐπανόδου. εἰ βούλεσθε δέ, καὶ ἄντανδρον ὑμῖν ἀντʼ ἐμαυτοῦ παραδώσω τὸν ἀγαπητόν.

Κλωθώ

ὦ μιαρέ, ὃν ηὔχου πολλάκις ὑπὲρ γῆς καταλιπεῖν;

Μεγαπένθης

πάλαι ταῦτα ηὐχόμην· νυνὶ δὲ ὁρῶ τὸ βέλτιον.

Κλωθώ

ἥξει κἀκεῖνός σοι μετʼ ὀλίγον ὑπὸ τοῦ νεωστὶ βασιλεύοντος ἀνῃρημένος.

Translations (2)

Voyage To the Lower World Perseus (The Works of Lucian of Samosata, Vol. 1. Fowler, Henry Watson and Fowler, Francis George, translators. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1905.) — 10 focus

Megapenthes.

Oh, but I am quite prepared to give security for my expeditious return, Nay, I could provide a substitute, if preferred;—my well-beloved!

Clotho

Wretch! How often have you prayed that he might survive you!

Megapenthes.

That was a long time ago. New,—I see a better use for him.

Clotho

But he is due to be here, shortly, let me tell you. He is to be put to death by the new sovereign.

The Ferry Perseus (Selections from Lucian. Smith, Emily James, translator. New York; Harper Brothers, 1892.) — 10 focus

Megapenthes

I am ready, moreover, to furnish sureties for my quickness and my reappearance. If you wish it, I will even provide you a substitute in my place in the person of my one beloved son.

Lucian of Samosata Cataplus 10

Austin Morris Harmon (Translator)

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MEGAPENTHES

But I tell you I am ready to give bail for my speedy return. If you wish, I’ll even surrender you my beloved as a substitute for myself.

CLOTHO

Vile wretch! Have not you often prayed that he night outlast you on earth?

MEGAPENTHES

That was long ago, but now I perceive whawi is for the best.

CLOTHO

He too will soon be here, you'll find, slain by the new ruler.

Current edition Perseus

Κλωθώ

ὦ μιαρέ, ὃν ηὔχου πολλάκις ὑπὲρ γῆς καταλιπεῖν;

Μεγαπένθης

πάλαι ταῦτα ηὐχόμην· νυνὶ δὲ ὁρῶ τὸ βέλτιον.

Κλωθώ

ἥξει κἀκεῖνός σοι μετʼ ὀλίγον ὑπὸ τοῦ νεωστὶ βασιλεύοντος ἀνῃρημένος.

Megapenthes.

Oh, but I am quite prepared to give security for my expeditious return, Nay, I could provide a substitute, if preferred;—my well-beloved!

Clotho

Wretch! How often have you prayed that he might survive you!

Megapenthes.

That was a long time ago. New,—I see a better use for him.

Clotho

But he is due to be here, shortly, let me tell you. He is to be put to death by the new sovereign.

Megapenthes

I am ready, moreover, to furnish sureties for my quickness and my reappearance. If you wish it, I will even provide you a substitute in my place in the person of my one beloved son.

Klotho

You wretch, him whom you have often prayed you might leave behind you?

Megapenthes

That used to be my prayer, but now I see the better course.

Klotho

He, too, will join you soon, slain by the new king.

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MEGAPENTHES But I tell you I am ready to give bail for my speedy return. If you wish, I’ll even surrender you my beloved as a substitute for myself.

CLOTHO Vile wretch! Have not you often prayed that he night outlast you on earth?

MEGAPENTHES That was long ago, but now I perceive whawi is for the best.

CLOTHO He too will soon be here, you'll find, slain by the new ruler.

Current edition Perseus

Κλωθώ ὦ μιαρέ, ὃν ηὔχου πολλάκις ὑπὲρ γῆς καταλιπεῖν;

Μεγαπένθης πάλαι ταῦτα ηὐχόμην· νυνὶ δὲ ὁρῶ τὸ βέλτιον.

Κλωθώ ἥξει κἀκεῖνός σοι μετʼ ὀλίγον ὑπὸ τοῦ νεωστὶ βασιλεύοντος ἀνῃρημένος.

Megapenthes. Oh, but I am quite prepared to give security for my expeditious return, Nay, I could provide a substitute, if preferred;—my well-beloved!

Clotho Wretch! How often have you prayed that he might survive you!

Megapenthes. That was a long time ago. New,—I see a better use for him.

Clotho But he is due to be here, shortly, let me tell you. He is to be put to death by the new sovereign.

Megapenthes I am ready, moreover, to furnish sureties for my quickness and my reappearance. If you wish it, I will even provide you a substitute in my place in the person of my one beloved son.

Klotho You wretch, him whom you have often prayed you might leave behind you?

Megapenthes That used to be my prayer, but now I see the better course.

Klotho He, too, will join you soon, slain by the new king.

Stable identifiers

MEGAPENTHES

But I tell you I am ready to give bail for my speedy return. If you wish, I’ll even surrender you my beloved as a substitute for myself.

CLOTHO

Vile wretch! Have not you often prayed that he night outlast you on earth?

MEGAPENTHES

That was long ago, but now I perceive whawi is for the best.

CLOTHO

He too will soon be here, you'll find, slain by the new ruler.

Κλωθώ

ὦ μιαρέ, ὃν ηὔχου πολλάκις ὑπὲρ γῆς καταλιπεῖν;

Μεγαπένθης

πάλαι ταῦτα ηὐχόμην· νυνὶ δὲ ὁρῶ τὸ βέλτιον.

Κλωθώ

ἥξει κἀκεῖνός σοι μετʼ ὀλίγον ὑπὸ τοῦ νεωστὶ βασιλεύοντος ἀνῃρημένος.

Megapenthes.

Oh, but I am quite prepared to give security for my expeditious return, Nay, I could provide a substitute, if preferred;—my well-beloved!

Clotho

Wretch! How often have you prayed that he might survive you!

Megapenthes.

That was a long time ago. New,—I see a better use for him.

Clotho

But he is due to be here, shortly, let me tell you. He is to be put to death by the new sovereign.

Megapenthes

I am ready, moreover, to furnish sureties for my quickness and my reappearance. If you wish it, I will even provide you a substitute in my place in the person of my one beloved son.

Klotho

You wretch, him whom you have often prayed you might leave behind you?

Megapenthes

That used to be my prayer, but now I see the better course.

Klotho

He, too, will join you soon, slain by the new king.