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Orestes (774-788b)

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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.
Orestes
After all, my action was just.
Pylades
Pray that this may be the only view they take.
Orestes
Some one or two might pity me
Pylades
Yes, your noble birth is a great point.
Orestes
Resenting my fathers death.
Pylades
That is all quite clear.
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Orestes
I must go, for to die ignobly is a cowards part.
Pylades
Well said.
Orestes
Shall we tell my sister?
Pylades
God forbid!
Orestes
True, there might be tears.
Pylades
That would be a grave omen.

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