ORESTES.

Some ditcher's cot, or cowherd's, by its guise!

ELECTRA (struck with shame for her ingratitude).

A poor man; but true-hearted, and to me
God-fearing.

ORESTES.

How? What fear of God hath he?

ELECTRA.

He hath never held my body to his own.

ORESTES.

Hath he some vow to keep? Or is it done
To scorn thee?