vv. 589–598
THE EUMENIDES
Leader.
Aha! The first of the three bouts to me!
Orestes.
Too soon ye vaunt. I am not yet outsped.
Leader.
How didst thou slay? That also must be said.
Orestes (with an effort).
I will say it. I drew sword and clave her throat.
Leader.
Who and what tempted thee? Who laid the plot?
Orestes.
He who is with me now, and witnesseth.
Leader.
God's prophet bade thee plot thy mother's death?
Orestes.
Yes: and hath never failed me to this day.
Leader.
And when the vote is cast, what wilt thou say?
Orestes.
I fear not. Helpers from my father's grave . . .
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