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Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris (ed. Robert Potter), line 658 (search)
at land; or she would not be sending the tablet and examining these things, as if she had some share in Argos' prosperity. Pylades You are not much ahead of me: I was about to say the same things you said, except this: all who move about in the world know what happens to kings. But I have arrived at another consideration. Orestes What is it? Share it with me so that you may know better. Pylades It is shameful for me to live when you are dead; I sailed together with you, and I ought to die together with you. For I will seem a coward and base in Argos and Phocis of the many mountain folds. Most will think—for most people are base—that I betrayed you and saved myself to come home alone, or I plotted your death, in the afflictions of your house, for the sake of your kingdom, since I married your sister and heiress. I fear these things and I am ashamed; and I must breathe my last with you, be slaughtered with you and consumed on the pyre; because I am your friend and I fear repro
Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris (ed. Robert Potter), line 900 (search)
For wise men take opportunities, and do not overstep their fate to get other pleasures. Orestes Well said; but I think fortune will take care of that with us; when one is eager, divine strength is likely to be greater. Iphigenia Let nothing hold me back; nor will it prevent me speaking before I first find out Electra's fate, for you are all dear to me. Orestes She lives with this man, and has a happy life. Iphigenia What country is he from, and who is his father? Orestes Strophius of Phocis is the name of his father. Iphigenia He is related to me, by the daughter of Atreus? Orestes He is a cousin, and my only true friend. Iphigenia He was not born when my father tried to kill me. Orestes He was not; for Strophius was childless for some time. Iphigenia Welcome, husband of my sister! Orestes And also my savior, not only a relation. Iphigenia But how did you dare that dreadful deed with our mother? Orestes Let us be silent on that; I was avenging my father. Iphigenia Wh