IPHIGENEIA IN TAURICA.
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Orestes.
Wilt thou in turn give him the selfsame pledge?
Iphigeneia.
To do what thing, or leave undone? Say on.
Orestes.
To send him forth this barbarous land unslain?
Iphigeneia.
A fair claim thine! How should he bear it else?740
Orestes.
But will the king withal consent hereto?
Iphigeneia.
I will persuade him, yea, embark thy friend.
Orestes (to Pylades).
Swear thou:—and thou a sacred oath dictate.
Iphigeneia.
Say thou wilt give this tablet to my friends.
Pylades.
I to thy friends will render up this script.745
Iphigeneia.
And through the Dark Rocks will I send thee safe.
Pylades.
What Gods dost take to witness this thine oath?
