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But what end seeks Aegisthus, by such art

Of shame?

To make mine unborn children low

And weak, even as my husband.

Lest there grow

From thee the avenger?

Such his purpose is:

For which may I requite him!

And of this

Thy virgin life—Aegisthus knows it?

Nay,

We speak it not. It cometh not his way.

These women hear us. Are they friends to thee?

Aye, friends and true. They will keep faithfully

All words of mine and thine.