ElectraO seed, seed of the person to me most dear, you have just now come,you have come, and have found and seen her whom your heart desired!OrestesI am with you; but keep silence and wait.ElectraWhat do you mean?OrestesIt is better to be silent so that no one inside may hear.ElectraNo, by ever-virgin Artemis,I will never think it right to tremble before eternally house-bound women, that useless burden on the ground!OrestesYes, but remember that Ares dwells in women, too. You know this well by experience, I believe.Electraoh, no! ah, me! You have reminded me of my sorrow, one which by its nature cannot be veiled,cannot be done away with, cannot be forgotten!OrestesI know this, too; but when occasion prompts, we must recall those crimes.
ElectraEach moment of all time, as it comes, would be a proper occasionfor me to make these just complaints. Scarcely now have I had my lips set free.OrestesYes, I agree; therefore guard your freedom.