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. There might be, possibly.
Pylades
  1. Then that is better than staying.
Orestes
  1. Then I will go.
Pylades
  1. At least you die in this way, you will die more honorably.
Orestes
  1. You are right; in this way I escape cowardice.
Pylades
  1. Better than by staying.
Orestes
  1. After all, my action was just.
Pylades
  1. Pray that this may be the only view they take.