Epeisodion 3
Oedipus
Begone! I will say it for these men too. And do not besiege me with a jealous watch where I am destined to remain.
Creon
I call these men, and not you, to witness the tenor of your words to your friends. And if I ever catch you—
Oedipus
And who could catch me against the will of these allies?
815
Creon
I promise you, soon you will be pained even without that.
Oedipus
Where is the deed which backs that threatening word?
Creon
One of your two daughters I have myself just seized and sent away. The other I will drag off immediately.
Creon
You will soon find more to weep about.
820
Oedipus
You have my child?
Creon
And I will have this one in no long time.
Oedipus
Oh! Strangers, what will you do? Will you betray me? Will you not drive the godless man from this land?
Chorus
Depart, stranger! Quick!
Your present deed is not just, nor the deed which you have done.
825
Creon
It is time for you to drag this girl off against her will, if she will not go freely.
Antigone
Wretched that I am! Where can I flee? Where find help from gods or men?
Chorus
What are you doing, stranger?
Creon
I will not touch this man, but her who is mine.
830
Oedipus
Lords of the land!
Chorus
Stranger, you are acting unjustly.
Chorus
What are you doing, stranger? Release her!
Your strength and ours will soon come to the test.
835
Chorus
Not while this is your purpose.
Creon
There will be war with Thebes for you, if you harm me.
Oedipus
Did I not say so?
Chorus
Unhand the girl at once!
