And why not? Menelaus And to slay victims before battle! Orestes Well, are you? Menelaus Yes, my hands are clean. Orestes But not your heart. Menelaus Who would speak to you? Orestes The one who loves his father. Menelaus And the one who honors his mother? Orestes He was born fortunate. Menelaus Not like you! Orestes No, for I do not delight in these wicked women. Menelaus Remove that sword from my daughter! Orestes You are a liar. Menelaus Will you kill my daughter? Orestes Now you are not a liar! Menelaus Ah me! what shall I do? Orestes Go to the Argives and persuade them— Menelaus Persuade them what?