The palm of victory, that it may be
A shield and omen of success to thee.
And do thou too, O Pylades, my son,940
Who dost as comrade guide thy father's car,
From my example faith in friendship learn.
Do you, swift steeds, before the eyes of Greece
Speed on in flight, and leave this faithless land.
[Exeunt at great speed.]
Electra [looking after them]: So is he gone. His car at reckless pace
Fast vanishes from sight. And now my foes,945