And why not?MenelausAnd to slay victims before battle!OrestesWell, are you?MenelausYes, my hands are clean.OrestesBut not your heart.MenelausWho would speak to you?OrestesThe one who loves his father.MenelausAnd the one who honors his mother?OrestesHe was born fortunate.MenelausNot like you!OrestesNo, for I do not delight in these wicked women.MenelausRemove that sword from my daughter!OrestesYou are a liar.MenelausWill you kill my daughter?OrestesNow you are not a liar!MenelausAh me! what shall I do?OrestesGo to the Argives and persuade them—MenelausPersuade them what?