Oracle-Monger
“But when the wolves and the white crows shall dwell together between Corinth and Sicyon ...”
Pisthetaerus
But how do the Corinthians concern me?
Oracle-Monger
[970]
It is the regions of the air that Bacis indicates in this manner.
“They must first sacrifice a white-fleeced goat to Pandora, and give the prophet who first reveals my words a good cloak and new sandals.”
Pisthetaerus
Does it say sandals there?
Oracle-Monger
Look at the book.
[975] “And besides this a goblet of wine and a good share of the entrails of the victim.”
Pisthetaerus
Of the entrails —does it say that?
Oracle-Monger
Look at the book.
“If you do as I command, divine youth, you shall be an eagle among the clouds; if not, you shall be neither turtle-dove, nor eagle, nor woodpecker.”
Pisthetaerus
[980]
Does it say all that?
Oracle-Monger
Look at the book.
Pisthetaerus
This oracle in no sort of way resembles the one Apollo dictated to me:
“If an impostor comes without invitation to annoy you during the sacrifice and to demand a share of the victim, [985] apply a stout stick to his ribs.”
Oracle-Monger
You are drivelling.
Pisthetaerus
Look at the book.
“And don't spare him, were he an eagle from out of the clouds, were it Lampon himself or the great Diopithes.”