Epeisodion 3
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And send someone to announce to the city—
Thoas
That what has happened?
Iphigenia
That all remain indoors.
1210
Thoas
So that they do not come in contact with murder?
1210
Iphigenia
Yes, for such things are polluted.
Thoas
(to a servant.) Go and announce—
Iphigenia
That no one come near the sight. An attendant departs.
Thoas
You are taking good care of the city
Iphigenia
And of the friends to whom I owe the most.
Thoas
You mean this for me.
Thoas
The whole city marvels at you, with reason.
Iphigenia
You stay here before the shrine of the goddess.
1215
Thoas
What shall I do?
1215
Iphigenia
Purify the house with fire.
Thoas
So that you may return to find it pure.
Iphigenia
When the strangers come outside—
Iphigenia
Hold your robe over your eyes.
Thoas
So that I do not receive the pollution.
