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2234. In Indirect Questions.—Here the ideas of fear and doubt are joined. Thus, φόβος εἰ πείσω δέσποιναν ἐμήν (direct πείσω; 1916) I have my doubts whether I shall (can) persuade my mistress E. Med. 184, τὴν θεὸν δ᾽ ὅπως λάθω δέδοικα (direct πῶς λάθω; 1805) I am fearful how I shall escape the notice of the goddess E. I. T. 995, ““δέδοικα τι ἀποκρινοῦμαιI am afraid what to answerP. Th. 195c.

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