Orestes

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. They are only fit to look after mirrors and perfumes!
Pylades
  1. Has she brought Trojan luxury with her here?
Orestes
  1. So much so, that Hellas is too small for her to live in.
Pylades
  1. The race of slaves is nothing to those who are free.
Orestes
  1. Well, if I can do this deed, I do not shrink from dying twice over.
Pylades
  1. No, nor I either, if it is you I am avenging.
Orestes
  1. Explain the matter, and continue describing your plan.
Pylades
  1. We will enter the house on the pretence of going to our death.