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. Are you not afraid that Argos will desire your death as well as mine?
Pylades
  1. I am not theirs to punish; I belong to Phocis.
Orestes
  1. A terrible thing is the mob, whenever it has villains to lead it.
Pylades
  1. But with honest leaders its counsels are always honest.
Orestes
  1. Very well; we must consult together.
Pylades
  1. About what necessity?
Orestes
  1. Suppose I go and tell the citizens—
Pylades
  1. That your action was just?