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!