That the murderer may be known.

They who mourn for parent slain

Shall not pour the wail in vain,

Bright disclosure shall not lack

Who through darkness hunts the track.

ANTISTROPHE I.
Electra.

Hear thou our cries, O father, when for thee

The frequent tear is falling;

The wailing pair o’er thy dear tomb to thee

From their hearts’ depths are calling;