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And of his kin whom dare I name as kind?

Thyself; and next, whoe'er Ægisthus scorns.

Then 'tis myself and thou, my prayer must name.

Whoe'er they be, 'tis thine to know and name them.

Is there no other we may claim as ours?

Think of Orestes, though far-off he be.

Right well in this too hast thou schooled my thought.

Mindfully, next, on those who shed the blood—

Pray on them what? expound, instruct my doubt.

This; Upon them some god or mortal come

As judge or as avenger? speak thy thought.

Pray in set terms, Who shall the slayer slay.