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IPHIGENEIA IN TAURICA.

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Orestes.

Wilt thou in turn give him the selfsame pledge?

Iphigeneia.

To do what thing, or leave undone? Say on.

Orestes.

To send him forth this barbarous land unslain?

Iphigeneia.

A fair claim thine! How should he bear it else?⁠740

Orestes.

But will the king withal consent hereto?

Iphigeneia.

I will persuade him, yea, embark thy friend.

Orestes (to Pylades).

Swear thou:—and thou a sacred oath dictate.

Iphigeneia.

Say thou wilt give this tablet to my friends.

Pylades.

I to thy friends will render up this script.⁠745

Iphigeneia.

And through the Dark Rocks will I send thee safe.

Pylades.

What Gods dost take to witness this thine oath?

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