'Ye have robbed,' said he, 'ye have slaughtered and made…
“'Ye have robbed,' said he, 'ye have slaughtered and made an end, Take your ill-got plunder, and bury the dead: What will ye more of your guest and sometime friend?' 'Blood for our blood,' they said.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning about plundering and violence, urging burial of the dead and questioning further actions.
In simple terms: Robbers must bury dead and reconsider deeds.
Key Takeaway
Reflect before committing violent acts.
Themes
violence
consequences
morality
Mood
grim
cautionary
Type
historical
moral
When to use this quote
- war
- crime
- justice
Key Concepts
ethics
historical narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates such brutality?
- How can societies prevent such cycles?
A Different Perspective
May lack context for moral lesson.