Nurse: O Grecian queen, illustrious Leda's child,125

What say'st thou there in whispered mutterings?

Or what unbridled deeds within thy breast,

By reckless passion tossed, dost meditate?

Though thou be silent, yet thy face declares

Thy hidden pain in speech more eloquent.

Whate'er thy grief, take time and room for thought.

Time often cures what reason cannot heal.130

Clytemnestra: Too dire my grief to wait time's healing hand.

My very soul is scorched with flaming pains: