His 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?OrestesYes, so that you don’t have it, and I will offer this girl in sacrifice on the fire.MenelausKill her; and if you do, I will punish you for it.OrestesAll right, then.MenelausNo, no! Don’t do it!OrestesSilence! Your sufferings are just; endure them.MenelausWell, is it just that you should live?OrestesAnd rule a kingdom, yes.MenelausA kingdom, where?OrestesHere in Pelasgian Argos.MenelausYou are so well qualified to handle holy water!OrestesAnd why not?MenelausAnd to slay victims before battle!OrestesWell, are you?MenelausYes, my hands are clean.OrestesBut not your heart.MenelausWho would speak to you?