I have broken no man's bread nor touched his hand. [Defiantly.] What see you more?
Alcimedon.
Why is he so bold? Has he sanctuary with Thetis?
Orestes.
[Lifting his two spears.] This is my sanctuary. And there is more gold for the man that will break through it.
Priest.
Stay! Slay not the stranger so fast, Alcimedon. Reason with him. He will give up the chain, and we will let him go in peace.
Alcimedon.
Go in peace, when he has lifted his spear against Alcimedon! How shall I look my grandchildren in the face? By Thetis! I will wash the chain with his blood!
Priest.