For this honored name is still left for you in the Danaid town.ElectraStation yourselves, some here along the high road, others there on some other path, to watch the house.ChorusBut why do you call me to this service? Tell me, my dear.ElectraI am afraid that some one, who is stationed at the house for slaughter, may find trouble upon trouble.First Semi-ChorusLet us make haste and go on; I will keep careful watch upon this road towards the east.Second Semi-ChorusAnd I on this one, that leads westward.ElectraThrow a glance sideways.ChorusHere and there, then we are looking back again,