Stasimon 4
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I will, if I may take vengeance on my enemy.
Pylades
Hush now! I have small confidence in women.
Orestes
Have no fear of these; for they are our friends who are here.
Pylades
Let us kill Helen, a bitter grief to Menelaus.
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Orestes
How? I am ready, if there is any chance of success.
Pylades
With our swords; she is hiding in your house.
Orestes
Indeed she is; and already she is putting her seal on everything.
Pylades
No longer, after she is married to Hades.
Orestes
But how? She has her barbarian attendants.
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Pylades
Barbarians indeed! I am not the man to fear any Phrygian.
Orestes
They are only fit to look after mirrors and perfumes!
Pylades
Has she brought Trojan luxury with her here?
Orestes
So much so, that Hellas is too small for her to live in.
Pylades
The race of slaves is nothing to those who are free.
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Orestes
Well, if I can do this deed, I do not shrink from dying twice over.
Pylades
No, nor I either, if it is you I am avenging.
Orestes
Explain the matter, and continue describing your plan.
Pylades
We will enter the house on the pretence of going to our death.
Orestes
So far I follow you, but not beyond.
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Pylades
We will lament our sufferings to her.
