Epeisodion 3
Iphigenia
And that my father is alive and doing well.
1185
Thoas
But you turned to the goddess, with reason.
Iphigenia
Yes, for I hate all Hellas, which has ruined me.
Thoas
Tell me, what shall we do with the strangers?
Iphigenia
We must reverence the law as it stands.
Thoas
But the libations and your sword are not at work?
1190
Iphigenia
First I want to wash them, with holy purification.
Thoas
In fountain waters, or the drops of the sea?
Iphigenia
The sea washes away all men’s evils.
Thoas
They would certainly be holier victims for the goddess.
Iphigenia
And in this way my plans would succeed better.
1195
Thoas
Doesn’t the wave beat against this very temple?
Iphigenia
This requires solitude; and I shall do more.
Thoas
Then where you wish; I do not want to see what should not be seen.
Iphigenia
I must purify the image of the goddess also.
Thoas
Yes, if a stain from the matricide has fallen on it.
1200
Iphigenia
For I would not have lifted it from its base otherwise.
Thoas
Your piety and forethought are correct.
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Do you know what to do for me now?
Thoas
It is for you to make it known.
Iphigenia
Put chains on the strangers.
Thoas
Where could they escape you?
Iphigenia
Hellas knows no faith.
1205
Thoas
(to his servants.) Go to get chains, attendants.
1205
Iphigenia
And let them bring the strangers here.
Iphigenia
And veil their faces with their robes.
Thoas
Before the light of the sun.
Iphigenia
And send some of your servants with me.
Thoas
These will attend you.
