The Athenian captive. A tragedy. In five acts / By Thomas Noon Talfourd. First acted at Covent Garden theatre, April 28, 1838.

  • Talfourd, Thomas Noon, 1795-1854
Date:
1838
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Credit: The Athenian captive. A tragedy. In five acts / By Thomas Noon Talfourd. First acted at Covent Garden theatre, April 28, 1838. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    LYCUS. My lord, I dare not wait. h\tllus. [Eagerly to Lycus. He yields ;—I read it in his softening gaze ; It speaks of life. THOAS. Yes; I will owe life to thee. HYLLUS. Thou hear’st him, Lycus. Let me know the name Of him whom I could deem my friend. THOAS. My name ! I have none worthy of thy ear ; I thought To arm a common sound with deathless power ; 'Tis past; thou only mark’st me from the crowd Of crawling earth-worms ;—thou may’st call me, Thoas. LYCUS. \_Coming forward. My prince, forgive me; I must take his armour, And lead him hence. THOAS. Great Jupiter, look down ! HYLLUS. Thoas, thy faith is pledged. [To Lycus.] Stand back awhile, If thou hast nature. Thoas will to me Resign his arms. c