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. as you tell us.
Electra
  1. Cast your eyes around, let them see everything, through your tresses.
First Semi-Chorus
  1. Who is that on the road? Who is this
  2. country-man wandering round your house?
Electra
  1. Ah! friends, we are ruined; he will at once reveal to our enemies the armed ambush.
Second Semi-Chorus
  1. (Reconnoitring.Calm your fears; the road is not occupied, as you think, my dear.
Electra
  1. (Turning to the other watchers.)Well? Is your side still secure? Give me a good report, if the space before the court-yard is deserted.
First Semi-Chorus
  1. All goes well here; look to your own watch, for no Danaid is approaching us.