Oracle-Monger
“But when the wolves and the white crows shall dwell together between Corinth and Sicyon ...” Pisthetaerus
But how do the Corinthians concern me? Oracle-Monger
[970] It is the regions of the air that Bacis indicates in this manner. “They must first sacrifice a white-fleeced goat to Pandora, and give the prophet who first reveals my words a good cloak and new sandals.” Pisthetaerus
Does it say sandals there? Oracle-Monger
Look at the book. [975] “And besides this a goblet of wine and a good share of the entrails of the victim.” Pisthetaerus
Of the entrails —does it say that? Oracle-Monger
Look at the book. “If you do as I command, divine youth, you shall be an eagle among the clouds; if not, you shall be neither turtle-dove, nor eagle, nor woodpecker.” Pisthetaerus
[980] Does it say all that? Oracle-Monger
Look at the book. Pisthetaerus
This oracle in no sort of way resembles the one Apollo dictated to me: “If an impostor comes without invitation to annoy you during the sacrifice and to demand a share of the victim, [985] apply a stout stick to his ribs.” Oracle-Monger
You are drivelling. Pisthetaerus
Look at the book. “And don't spare him, were he an eagle from out of the clouds, were it Lampon himself or the great Diopithes.”