Yes, yes, I hear. Of what land is the stranger, and whence?
 Orestes Announce me to the masters of the house, for it is in fact to them that I come bearing news. And hurry, since the chariot of night is speeding on with darkness, and it is time for wayfarers to drop anchor in some house friendly to all guests. Tell some one to come forth who has authority over the house, the mistress in charge. But the master would be more fitting, for then no delicacy in speaking makes words obscure: man speaks boldly to man and reveals his meaning without reserve. The Servant withdraws. Clytaemestra appears at the door with a maid-servant in attendance 
 
 Clytaemestra Strangers, you have only to declare your need, for we have everything that suits this house: warm baths, beds to charm away fatigue,