Iphigenia in Tauris

Euripides

Euripides. The Plays of Euripides, Translated into English Prose from the Text of Paley. Vol. II. Coleridge, Edward P., translator. London: George Bell and Sons, 1891.

  1. It is not envied, lady, and not blessed.
Iphigenia
  1. But I am dedicated to necessity, which must be kept.
Orestes
  1. Do you yourself, a woman, sacrifice men with the sword?
Iphigenia
  1. No; but I sprinkle the holy water around your hair.
Orestes
  1. Who is the slayer? If I may ask this.