IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS
Iphigenia
(Returning to the temple by the town-path and
addressing the Attendants who -follow her.)
Precede me into the temple and be ready. 725
(The Attendants enter the temple.}
Here is my letter, safe within these folds.
But I have wondered. A man who has been in danger
When he comes out of it forgets his fears,
And sometimes he forgets his promises. 730
Might it not happen that your friend, intent
Upon his own concerns again, forget
How very much this letter means to me?
Orestes
And what would you suggest, to ease your mind?
Iphigenia
His solemn vow to take this where I say. 735
Orestes
And will you make a vow balancing his?
Iphigenia
To do what, or undo what?
Orestes
To make sure
He be allowed to leave this deathly place.
Iphigenia
How could he keep his vow, unless he leave? 740
Orestes
What makes you think the king will let him sail?
Iphigenia
I can persuade the king and will myself
Go to the ship and see your friend aboard.
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