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ARISTOPHANES' FROGS
Heracles.
The Initiated.
Xanthias (aside).
Yes; and I'm the donkey
Holiday-making at the Mysteries!
But I won't stand this weight one moment longer.
[He begins to put down his bundle.
Heracles.
And they will forthwith tell you all you seek.
They have their dwelling just beside the road,
At Pluto's very door.—So now good-bye;
And a pleasant journey, brother.
Dionysus.
Thanks; good-bye.
Take care of yourself. (To Xanthias, while Heracles returns into the house) Take up the bags again.
Xanthias.
Before I've put them down?
Dionysus.
Yes, and be quick.
Xanthias.
No, really, sir; we ought to hire a porter.
Dionysus.
And what if I can't find one?
Xanthias.
Then I'll go.
