Would for thee too be held, but otherwise
[*]Dishonoured wilt thou lie 'mid those that feast,[[430]]
Robbed of thy country's rich burnt-offerings.
Elect. I too from out my father's house will bring
Libations from mine own inheritance,
As marriage offerings. Chief and first of all,
Will I do honour to this sepulchre.
Orest. Set free my sire, O Earth, to watch the battle.
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Elect. O Persephassa, goodly victory grant!