Do not grieve for us; for we are acquainted with the sacrifices here and we know them.IphigeniaWhich of you is called by the name of Pylades? I want to know this first.OrestesThat one, if you have any pleasure in the knowledge.IphigeniaOf what city of Hellas were you born a citizen?OrestesWhat would you gain by learning this, lady?IphigeniaAre you brothers, from one mother?OrestesBy friendship, yes; we are not brothers by birth, lady.IphigeniaWhat name did your father give you?OrestesI might rightly be called Unfortunate.IphigeniaI do not ask that; ascribe that to fortune.OrestesIf I die unnamed, I would not be mocked at.IphigeniaWhy do you begrudge this? Are you so proud?OrestesYou will sacrifice my body, not my name.IphigeniaCan you not say what city you are from?OrestesYou are seeking nothing profitable, since I am going to die.IphigeniaWhat hinders you from doing me this favor?OrestesThe famous Argos I claim as my native land.IphigeniaBy the gods, truly, stranger, were you born there?OrestesYes, from Mycenae, which was once prosperous.IphigeniaHave you left your country as an exile, or by what fate?OrestesMy flight is in some manner willed and unwilled.IphigeniaCould you then tell me something that I wish to know?OrestesIt will be no great addition to my own misfortune.IphigeniaIndeed, I am so glad that you have come from Argos!OrestesI am not; but if you are, take pleasure in it.IphigeniaPerhaps you know Troy, whose fame is everywhere.OrestesWould that I did not, even seen in a dream!IphigeniaThey say it is no more, lost to the spear.OrestesIt is so; you have heard nothing that has not happened.IphigeniaHas Helen come back to Menelaus’ home?