And you have done well. Therefore do not yoke your tongue to an ill-omened speech, nor let your lips give vent to evil forebodings,since you have freed the whole realm of Argos by lopping off the heads of two serpents with a fortunate stroke. OrestesAh, ah! You handmaidens, look at them there: like Gorgons, wrapped in sable garments, entwined withswarming snakes! I can stay no longer.ChorusWhat fantasies disturb you, dearest of sons to your father? Wait, do not be all overcome by fear.