You are calling out to me my death; why do I delay?LeaderHold back, to learn your fortune clearly.ElectraNo, no; we are vanquished; where are the messengers?LeaderThey will come; it is no trivial matter to kill a king.MessengerO victorious maidens of Mycenae, I report to all his friends that Orestes has conquered, and Aegisthus, the murderer of Agamemnon, lies on the ground; but we must offer prayers to the gods.ElectraWho are you? How trustworthy is your announcement?MessengerDon’t you know your brother’s servant when you look at me?ElectraO best of friends! I could not recognize your face out of fear; but now I know you well. What are you saying? Is my father’s hated murderer dead?MessengerHe is dead; I am telling you twice what you certainly want to hear.