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. 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!