Sophocles' ELECTRA Complete

Translated by R. Jebb.

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Page 57

Orestes: I know this also; but when occasion prompts, then will be
the moment to recall those deeds.

Electra: (antistrophe)

Each moment of all time, as it comes, would be meet occasion for
these my just complaints; scarcely now have I had my lips set free.

Orestes: I grant it; therefore guard thy freedom.

Electra: What must I do?

Orestes: When the season serves not, do not wish to speak too much.

Electra: Nay, who could fitly exchange speech for such silence, when
thou hast appeared? For now I have seen thy face, beyond all thought
and hope!

Orestes: Thou sawest it, when the gods moved me to come....

Electra: Thou hast told me of a grace above the first, if a god hath
indeed brought thee to our house; I acknowledge therein the work of
heaven.

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