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Prometheus.
The will of Zeus, but 'twas Hephaistos' hand.
Io.
And of what crimes dost thou pay the penalty?
Prometheus.
It is enough to tell thee but this much.
Io.
Yet show me too the end of my wanderings, 635 (640)
How long must last the miserable time.
Prometheus.
Better for thee to know not, than to know.
Io.
Never hide from me what I must endure.
Prometheus.
Nay, 'tis not that I grudge the boon to thee.
Io.
Then wherefore linger nor make known the whole?
Prometheus.
Nought hinders; but I shrink from paining thee. 641 (646)
