This champion of his father, betrayed by you to death.MenelausAre you not content with the present stain of your mother’s blood?OrestesI would not grow tired if I had these wicked women to slay for ever.MenelausAre you too, Pylades, a partner in this bloody work?OrestesHis silence says he is; let it suffice for me to say it.MenelausYou’ll say it to your cost, unless you fly away!OrestesWe will not try to escape; we will set fire to the palace.MenelausWhat! will you destroy the home of your ancestors?