From out the house who hath authority;

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The lady, if so be one ruleth here,

But, seemlier far, her lord; for then no shame

In converse makes our words obscure and dim;

But man with man gains courage to speak out,

And makes his mission manifest as day.

Enter Clytæmnestra

Clytæm. If ye need aught, O strangers, speak; for here

Is all that's fitting for a house like ours;