Note 23 — Chapter XV · THE FRAGMENTS OF ÆSCHYLUS, SOPHOCLES, AND EURIPIDES.
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'Tis terrible that impious men, the sons Of sinners, even such should thrive and prosper, While men by virtue moulded, sprung from sires Complete in goodness, should be born to suffer. Nay, but the gods do ill in dealing thus With mortals! It were well that pious men Should take some signal guerdon at their hands; But evil-doers, on their heads should fall Conspicuous punishment for deeds ill-done. Then should no wicked man fare well and flourish.
From the Aletes.