Your report agrees with mine; there is no noise here either.ElectraWell then, I will listen in the gateway.Chorus(Calling through the door.)You within the house, why are you delaying to spill your victim’s blood, now that all is quiet?

ElectraspokenThey do not hear; alas for my troubles! Can it be that her beauty has blunted their swords?sungSoon some Argive in full armor, hurrying to her rescue, will attack the palace.spokenKeep a better look-out; it is not a contest of sitting still; turn about, some here, some there.