Orestes.

Die? Of that I know not. Only never, never fade; perfect for ever without age or waning! Daughter of Helen, will you come with me? [A sound of arms outside. They start.

Hermione.

Oh, quick! I am yours. Do with me what you will.

Orestes.

Come. [Sound again.] What is that?

Voice of Pyrrhus.

Andromache! Ho! snake of Phrygia, starve at the altar if you will! Your plotters are all fled!

[Orestes stands in posture of defence. Hermione shrinks back.

Andromache.