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Orestes (774-782b)

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Very well; we must consult together.
Pylades
About what necessity?
Orestes
Suppose I go and tell the citizens
Pylades
That your action was just?
Orestes
In avenging my father?
Pylades
I am afraid they would be glad to catch you.
Orestes
Well, am I to crouch in fear and die without a word?
Pylades
That is cowardly.
Orestes
How then should I act?
Pylades
Suppose you stay here, what means of safety do you have?
Orestes
I have none.
Pylades
And if you go, is there any hope of escaping your troubles?
Orestes
There might be, possibly.
Pylades
Then that is better than staying.
Orestes
Then I will go.
Pylades
At least you die in this way, you will die more honorably.
Orestes
You are right; in this way I escape cowardice.
Pylades
Better than by staying.

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