Orestes
Euripides
Euripides. The Plays of Euripides, Translated into English Prose from the Text of Paley. Vol. II. Coleridge, Edward P., translator. London: George Bell and Sons, 1891.
- Some one or two might pity me—
- Yes, your noble birth is a great point.
- Resenting my father’s death.
- That is all quite clear.
- I must go, for to die ignobly is a coward’s part.
- Well said.
- Shall we tell my sister?
- God forbid!
- True, there might be tears.
- That would be a grave omen.
- Yes, silence is clearly better.
- And you will gain time.
- There is only one obstacle in my way.
- What fresh objection now?
- I am afraid the goddesses will prevent me by madness.
- But I will take care of you.
- It is annoying to have to touch a sick man.
- Not to me, when it is you.
- Beware of becoming a partner in my madness.
- Let that pass.