ATHENE.
Herald, proclaim good order through the host,
Then let the loud Tyrrhenian trumpet's blast
Thrill forth its warning to the multitude.
'Tis meet that while the judges take their seats
All citizens keep silence and give ear
To that which now and for all time to come
I have ordained, that justice may be done.
CHORUS OF FURIES.
(Seeing APOLLO approach.)
Rule, Lord Apollo, o'er thy own domain.
What portion hast thou in this cause of ours?
APOLLO.
First, as a witness in this cause I come,
To say this man with me took sanctuary,
And that I cleansed him of the stain of blood.
Next, as a party to this cause I come,
Since I was the prime mover of the deed.
Call on the cause, then, and let right be done.
ATHENE.
The cause is called, and the word rests with you.
(To the FURIES.)