My brother-in-law, whom I trust dearly, Creon, has returned to Thebes with valuable information. I hoped that the clues that Creon bore would aide in my investigation, they did not disappoint. He stated that the reason for this plague, so harshly tearing Thebes apart, is that the murder of Thebes former King, Laius, is going unnoticed in the city streets.
My dear brother also said, “It is to his death that Apollo’s command clearly refers. We must punish who killed him – whoever they may be.” I agree on all terms, the man should be punished, severely. The man does not deserve to die, but to live in suffering and disability for the rest of his life. I have made it my mission to solve Laius’ murder, and avenge his death. I have called for one of Apollo’s prophets, Tiresias. Hopefully his words will help us in our time of need.
King Oedipus has volunteered to do that we came to ask. May Apollo, who sent the message from his oracle, come as our savior, and put an end to the plague.? We are hopeful due to this, oh King Oedipus. There is no doubt you will save Thebes, just as you saved it from the Sphinx so long ago. You are the stainless leader Thebes has been waiting for, a man who can commit no crime and only do good for his city.
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