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  • I have terminated their punishment, and, having played to them a tune on the violin, they have promised me that when they return into the world they will live like honest men. druid and calchas.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • It is Orpheus; why our serpents, sister, have become as gentle as lambs! calchas.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • Grecian hierophant, Calchas, the moment of your just punishment has returned again; the hour of vengeance has arrived — the bell has sounded! the druid and calchas.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • “With cruel eye, dark mien, and bristled hair.” calchas.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • Will you again cut the throat of a beautiful girl, in order to obtain a favorable gale, instead of uniting her to a good husband? calchas and the druid.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

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