Alcimedon.

A very foul deed, very foul; but a gallant one! And if she would leave her lord—the hound!—she might well help to slay him!

Orestes.

He did not seek her for her righteousness; he sought her because her beauty spoke like a god to him!

[A moment's pause. A shout of several voices heard in the Court.

Alcimedon.

What is that shouting?

[Moves towards door, with Molossus; the Priest follows.

Hermione.