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a gift, indeed, to match their evil?[*]
Or, in silence and dishonor, even as my father perished, shall I pour them out for the earth to drink and then retrace my steps, like one who carries refuse away from a rite, hurling the vessel from me with averted eyes?
In this, my friends, be my fellow-counsellors. For we cherish a common hatred within our house. Do not hide your counsel in your hearts in fear of anyone. For the portion of fate awaits both the free man and the man enslaved by anothers hand.
If you have a better course to urge, speak!
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Chorus
In reverence for your fathers tomb, as if it were an altar, I will speak my thoughts from the heart, since you command me.
Electra
Speak, even as you revere my fathers grave.

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