ELECTRA.
Of that I was convinced a while ago.
CHRYSOTHEMIS.
I will begone: thy spirit will not brook
My counsel, nor can I thy ways approve.
ELECTRA.
Go then, but never shall I follow thee,
Entreat me as thou mayst, of that be sure:
Fools only look for that which none can find.
[Footnote: As no help or sympathy can be found in Chrysothemis.]
CHRYSOTHEMIS.
If thou dost seem unto thyself so wise
Hug thine own wisdom, soon in danger's hour
Thou wilt confess that I have counselled right.
(Exit CHRYSOTHEMIS.)
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