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In the Fourth Episode, what is the Servant’s response to Oedipus’s questioning?

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The Servant actually answers eagerly by saying that Oedipus is that same baby, who was abandoned by his father and mother - and the herdsman reacts with fear and begs the messenger to hold his tongue. He must be eager and bold to reply in such a way

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