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EURIPIDES

Electra.

Nay; he only scorns to sin
Against my father's greatness.


Orestes.

But to win
A princess! Doth his heart not leap for pride?


Electra.

He honoureth not the hand that gave the bride.


Orestes.

I sec. He trembles for Orestes' wrath?


Electra.

Aye, that would move him. But beside, he hath
A gentle heart.


Orestes.

Strange! A good man. . . . I swear
He well shall be requited.


Electra.

Whensoe'er
Our wanderer comes again!


Orestes.

Thy mother stays
Unmoved 'mid all thy wrong?

Electra.

A lover weighs
More than a child in any woman's heart.