Moan for all done and suffered, wail my race,

Bearing the foul stains of this victory.

Chor. No mortal man shall live a life unharmed,

[*]Stout-hearted and rejoicing evermore.

Woe, woe is me!

One trouble vexes now, another comes.

Orest. (wildly, as one distraught.) Nay, know ye—for I know not how 'twill end;

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Like chariot-driver with his steeds I'm dragged

Out of my course; for passion's moods uncurbed