Leader: Hearken; there is no better gain for mortals to win than foresight
and a prudent mind.
Electra: Thou hast said nothing unlooked-for; I well knew that thou
wouldst reject what I proffered. Well! I must do this deed with mine
own hand, and alone; for assuredly I will not leave it void.
Chrysothemis: Alas! Would thou hadst been so purposed on the day of
our father's death! What mightst thou not have wrought?
Electra: My nature was the same then, but my mind less ripe.
Chrysothemis: Strive to keep such a mind through all thy life.
Electra: These counsels mean that thou wilt not share my deed.
Chrysothemis: No; for the venture is likely to bring disaster.
Electra: I admire thy prudence; thy cowardice I hate.
Chrysothemis: I will listen not less calmly when thou praise me.
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