Part 14 (1/2)

THOAS.

It shall be so.

IPHIGENIA.

And lay dark raiment on their heads ...

THOAS.

To veil them, lest the Sun should see.

IPHIGENIA.

And lend me some of thine own spears.

THOAS.

This company shall go with thee.

IPHIGENIA.

Next, send through all the city streets a herald ...

THOAS.

Aye; and what to say?

IPHIGENIA.

That no man living stir abroad.

THOAS.

The stain of blood might cross their way.

IPHIGENIA.

Aye, sin like theirs doth spread contagion.

THOAS (to an ATTENDANT).

Forth, and publish my command ...

IPHIGENIA.

That none stir forth--nor look ...

THOAS.

Nor look.--How well thou carest for the land!

IPHIGENIA.

For one whom I am bound to love.

THOAS.

Indeed, I think thou hat'st me not.

IPHIGENIA.

And thou meanwhile, here at the temple, wait, O King, and ...

THOAS.