ELECTRA
Therefore reflect, and blame me not too late;
Take warning and repent while yet ’tis time.
Electra
Have they indeed resolved to treat me thus?
Chrysothemis
The instant that Aegisthus is returned.
Electra
Well, for my part I would he came back soon.
Chrysothemis
Insensate girl! What mean’st thou by this prayer?
Electra
Would he were here, if this be his intent.
Chrysothemis
That thou mayst suffer—what? Hast lost thy wits?
Electra
A flight long leagues away from all of you.
Chrysothemis
Art thou indifferent to thy present life?
Electra
O ’tis a marvellously happy life!
Chrysothemis
It might have been, couldst thou have schooled thyself.
Electra
Teach me not basely to betray my friends.
Chrysothemis
Not I; I teach submission to the strong.
Electra
Fawn, if thou wilt; such cringing suits not me.
Chrysothemis
Yet not to fall through folly were no blame.
