Orest. Right well I know how thou dost prize Orestes.

Elect. In what then find I now my prayers fulfilled?

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Orest. Behold me! Seek no dearer friend than I!

Elect. Nay, stranger, dost thou weave a snare for me?

Orest. Then do I plot my schemes against myself.

Elect. Thou seekest to make merry with my grief.

Orest. With mine then also, if at all with thine.

Elect. Art thou indeed Orestes that I speak to?

Orest. Though thou see'st him, thou'rt slow to learn 'tis I;