THE   CYCtOP S
and don't want to have my teeth knocked out,
I'm a coward, am I? But I can say	645
a fine Orphic spell that will make the brand
fly of its own accord into the skull
of this one-eyed whelp of Earth and scorch him up.
Odysseus
I knew from that first what sort you were,
and now I know it better. If you're too weak	650
to lend a hand, at least cheer on my men
and put some heart in them by shouting.
(He enters the cave.)
Coryphaeus
We'll shout and this "Nobody" will run the risks.
We'll fuddle the Cyclops with our shouting.	655
Chorus
(Dancing excitedly, shouting at the top of its lungs,
and imitating the action taking place in the cave.)
Go! Go! As hard as you can!
Push! Thrust! Faster! Burn off
the lashes of the guest-eater!
Smoke him out, burn him out,
the shepherd of Etna!	660
Twist it! Turn! Careful:
he is hurt and desperate.
(A great shriek from within the cave.)
Cyclops
Owwooooo! My eye is scorched to ashes!	665
Coryphaeus
Oh song of songs! Sing it for me, Cyclops!
Cyclops
Owwoo! They've murdered me! Fm finished!
But you won't escape this cave to enjoy
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