Part 22 (2/2)

Did anything new arise?

SPARTANS

No need for a clutter o' words. Do ye see our condition?

CHORUS

The situation swells to greater tension.

Something will explode soon.

SPARTANS

It's awfu' truly.

But come, let us wi' the best speed we may Scribble a Peace.

CHORUS

I notice that our men Like wrestlers poised for contest, hold their clothes Out from their bellies. An athlete's malady!

Since exercise alone can bring relief.

ATHENIANS

Can anyone tell us where Lysistrata is?

There is no need to describe our men's condition, It shows up plainly enough.

CHORUS

It's the same disease.

Do you feel a jerking throbbing in the morning?

ATHENIANS

By Zeus, yes! In these straits, I'm racked all through.

Unless Peace is soon declared, we shall be driven In the void of women to try Cleisthenes.

CHORUS

Be wise and cover those things with your tunics.

Who knows what kind of person may perceive you?

ATHENIANS

By Zeus, you're right.

SPARTANS

By the Twa G.o.ddesses, Indeed ye are. Let's put our tunics on.

ATHENIANS

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