Orestes.
[Musingly.] If she is changed as all the world else is changed since that time—— [Abruptly.] I care not for the woman. I will come back. If not—— [Smiles ambiguously.
Pylades.
But why go alone, and why venture so much? We two could lie hid in the thickets by the shrine yonder, and see her when the women come to pray at sunrise. And then——
Orestes.
[With determination, interrupting him.] I will go alone, and see her and speak with her alone! Hinder me not, friend! Leave no man to watch over me. Keep the ship well hidden, and have twoscore men ambushed above the cliff, to hold the path if need comes.
Pylades.
There shall be fourscore ever ready to your call, night or day.
Man.