Is none within, boy? ho! dost hear me call
The third time at thy portal? Is Ægisthus
A man, whose ears are deaf to the strangers’ cry?
Servant.
(appearing at the door)
Enough. I hear thee. Who thou, and whence?
Orestes.
Tell those within that a poor stranger waits
Before the gate, bearer of weighty news.
Speed thee; night’s dusky chariot swoopeth down,
And the dark hour invites the travelling man