PYL. But what words didst thou say to thy father's brother?
ORES. I requested him not to suffer me and my sister to be slain by the citizens.
PYL. By the Gods, what said he to this request; this I wish to know.
ORES. He declined, from motives of prudence, as bad friends act toward their friends.
PYL. Going on what ground of excuse? This having learned, I am in possession of every thing.
ORES. The father himself came, he that begat such excellent daughters.
PYL. Tyndarus you mean; perhaps enraged with thee on account of his daughter.
ORES. You are right: be paid more attention to his ties with him, than to his ties with my father.
PYL. And dared he not, being present, to take arms against thy troubles?
ORES. No: for he was not born a warrior, but brave among women.