Full clear they are my mother's vengeful hounds.

Chor. The blood fresh-shed is yet upon thy hands,

And thence it is these troubles haunt thy soul.

Orest. O King Apollo! See, they swarm, they swarm,

And from their eyes is dropping loathsome blood.

Chor. One way of cleansing is there; Loxias' form

Clasp thou, and he will free thee from these ills.

Orest. These forms ye see not, but I see them there:

They drive me on, and I can bear no more. [Exit

Chor. Well, may'st thou prosper; may the gracious God