And how could there be any more odious to look on than these?ElectraBecause I share house and table with the murderers.OrestesWhose murderers? Where lies the guilt at which you point?ElectraThe murderers of my father. And, further, I am forced to slave for them.OrestesWho is it that binds you with this compulsion?ElectraShe is called my mother, but in no respect is she like a mother.OrestesHow does she do it? By violence or by inflicting hardship?ElectraBy violence and hardships and all manner of evil.OrestesAnd is there no one to help, or to prevent it?ElectraNo one. The one I had, his ashes you have put before me.OrestesUnfortunate girl, how seeing you stirs my pity!ElectraThen know that you are the first who ever pitied me.OrestesYes, for I alone have come and been pained by your troubles .ElectraSurely you are not some unknown kinsman?OrestesI would tell you, if these women bear you goodwill.ElectraIndeed they do, so you will speak to trustworthy companions.OrestesGive up this urn, then, and you shall know everything.ElectraNo, by the gods, do not do this to me, stranger!OrestesDo as I say, and you will never be mistaken.ElectraNo, I beg you, do not rip from me what I hold most dear!