... city? Or to die, or not to die? Death by stoning at the hands of the citizens. Then why not cross the border and try to escape? Because we are encircled by men fully armed. Private foes or Argive troops? All the citizens, so that I may die; it is shortly told. Poor wretch! you have arrived at the extremity of woe. In you I have hopes of escape from my troubles. But since you have come w...