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[168] φῇσιν. See Monro, H. G. § 292, ‘If the principal is a future (or implies reference to the future) the pure subjunctive with “εἰ” indicates that the speaker expressly avoids contemplating an actual case arising;’ and cp. the reference there given. The force of δέ in τοῦ δ᾽ ὤλετο seems to be strongly adversative. ‘Though many predict his return, yet notwithstanding his hopes of return are gone.’

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