EURIPIDES
And so does Creon. If you are bound by this oath, 735
When they try to drag me from your land, you will not
Abandon me; but if our pact is only words,
With no oath to the gods, you will be lightly armed,
Unable to resist their summons. I am weak,
While they have wealth to help them and a royal house. 740
Aegeus
You show much foresight for such negotiations.
Well, if you will have it so, I will not refuse.
For, both on my side this will be the safest way
To have some excuse to put forward to your enemies,
And for you it is more certain. You may name the gods. 74;
Medea
Swear by the plain of Earth, and Helius, father
Of my father, and name together all the gods. . .
Aegeus
That I will act or not act in what way? Speak.
Medea
That you yourself will never cast me from your land,
Nor, if any of my enemies should demand me, 750
Will you, in your life, willingly hand me over.
Aegeus
I $wear by the Earth, by the holy light of Helius,
By all the gods, I will abide by this you say.
Medea .
Enough. And, if you fail, what shall happen to you?
Aegeus
What comes to those who have no regard for heaven. 755
Medea
Go on your way. Fafrewell. For I am satisfied.