Man-at-Arms.

He will feign flight northwards, to leave our way clear to the ship.

Orestes.

Good. One thing more. If I be stricken here, waste no men's lives for me. Make your way back to the ship.

Man-at-Arms.

Prince, we have our orders for this night's work from Pylades. We leave you not.

Orestes.

Nay, what worth is a dead body, or who can hurt it?

Man-at-Arms.

Hush! What was that?