ANTISTROPHE VII

_Xer._ And with thy fingers tear

Thy bosom's folded robe.

_Chor._ Oh, misery! oh, misery! 1040

_Xer._ Yea, tear thy hair in wailing for our host.

_Chor._ Yea, with clenched hands, I say, with clenchèd hands,

In very piteous guise.

_Xer._ Be thine eyes wet with tears.

_Chor._ Behold the tears stream down.

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