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Orestes (1588-1602)

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This champion of his father, betrayed by you to death.
Menelaus
Are you not content with the present stain of your mother’s blood?
Orestes
I would not grow tired if I had these wicked women to slay for ever.
Menelaus
Are you too, Pylades, a partner in this bloody work?
Orestes
His silence says he is; let it suffice for me to say it.
Menelaus
You’ll say it to your cost, unless you fly away!
Orestes
We will not try to escape; we will set fire to the palace.
Menelaus
What! will you destroy the home of your ancestors?
Orestes
Yes, so that you don’t have it, and I will offer this girl in sacrifice on the fire.
Menelaus
Kill her; and if you do, I will punish you for it.
1598
Orestes
All right, then.
Menelaus
No, no! Don’t do it!
Orestes
Silence! Your sufferings are just; endure them.
Menelaus
Well, is it just that you should live?
Orestes
And rule a kingdom, yes.
Menelaus
A kingdom, where?
Orestes
Here in Pelasgian Argos.
Menelaus
You are so well qualified to handle holy water!

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