But to win
A princess!
A princess!
Euripides - Electra
ORESTES.
Some ditcher's cot, or cowherd's, by its guise!
ELECTRA (_struck with shame for her ingratitude_).
A poor man; but true-hearted, and to me
God-fearing.
ORESTES.
How? What fear of God hath he?
ELECTRA.
He hath never held my body to his own.
ORESTES.
Hath he some vow to keep? Or is it done
To scorn thee?
ELECTRA.
Nay; he only scorns to sin
Against my father's greatness.
ORESTES.
But to win
A princess! Doth his heart not leap for pride?
ELECTRA.
He honoureth not the hand that gave the bride.
ORESTES.
I see. He trembles for Orestes' wrath?
ELECTRA.
Aye, that would move him. But beside, he hath
A gentle heart.
ORESTES.
Strange! A good man. . . .
