The Suppliants
A Lyrico-Dramatic Spectacle
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby
Some have entertained angels unawares.
St. Paul.
πρὸς γὰρ Διός ἐισιν ἅπαντες
Ξεῖνοί τε πτωχόι τε.
Homer.
Persons
Chorus of Danaides.
Danaus.
Pelasgus, King of Argos, and Attendants.
Herald.