Chorus breaks into two parties.
Semichorus 1.
On, hasten we: for me, upon this path
Will I keep watch, that toward the sunrise looks.
Semichorus 2.
And I on this, that trendeth to the west.1260
Electra.
Sideward glance ye—O rightward and leftward aye
Turn ye your eyes: then gaze on the rearward way.
Semichorus 1.
Even as thou bidd'st, we obey.
(Ant.)
Electra.
Now cast ye around you your eyes: yea, wide
Through the veil of your tresses flash them on every side.
Semichorus 2.
Who is this on the path?—take heed!—what peasant is here
That strayeth with haunting feet to thine halls anear?1270
Electra.
Undone, friends!—to our foes shall he reveal
Straightway the armèd lions lurking there!
Semichorus 2.
Nay, untrodden the path is—have no fear,
O friend—for the which was thy doubt.
