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PROMETHEUS BOUND.
But fetter now his sides.
Vul.Necessity
Compelleth this; but urge not thou too much.
Strength. Yea, I will urge, and iterate mine urging—
Go down, and forcibly enchain his limbs.
Vul. 'Tis done, and by no lengthen'd toil.
Strength.And now
Strongly the perforating shackles, strike—
Strike thou—for he, whose work thou dost, is stern.
Vul. Thy tongue speaks words as rugged as thy
form.
Strength. Be soft and tender thou, but me reproach not
For the firm will and anger resolute.
Vul. Depart we. Iron nets enfold his limbs.
Strength. Here now insult! And having spoil'd
the gods
Of glories, bless man with them. Tell me how
