Epeisodion 2
Electra
What mark do you see, by which I shall be persuaded?
Old man
A scar along his brow, where he fell and drew blood one day in his father’s home when chasing a fawn with you.
Electra
What are you saying? I see the sign of the fall.
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Old man
Then do you hesitate to embrace your dearest one?
Electra
Not any longer, old man; for my heart is persuaded by your tokens. O you who have appeared at last, I hold you, beyond all hope.
Orestes
And you are held by me at last.
Electra
I never expected it.
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Orestes
Nor did I hope.
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Electra
Are you that one?
Orestes
Yes, your one ally. If I draw back the cast of the net I am aiming for—but I have confidence; or else we must no longer believe in gods, if wrong is to be victorious over right.
