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Pithetareus has become the governor of the city of birds, and is
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INFORMER What are these birds with downy feathers, who look so pitiable
to me? Tell me, oh swallow with the long dappled wings.
PITHETAERUS Oh! it's a regular invasion that threatens us. Here comes
another one, humming along.
INFORMER Swallow with the long dappled wings, once more I summon
you.
PITHETAERUS It's his cloak I believe he's addressing; it stands in
great need of the swallows' return.
INFORMER Where is he who gives out wings to all comers?
PITHETAERUS Here I am, but you must tell me for what purpose you
want them.
INFORMER Ask no questions. I want wings, and wings I must have.
PITHETAERUS Do you want to fly straight to Pellene?
INFORMER I? Why, I am an accuser of the islands, an informer...
PITHETAERUS A fine trade, truly!
INFORMER ...a hatcher of lawsuits. Hence I have great
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