IPHIGENEIA IN TAURICA.
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Thoas.
Self-moved?—or did an earthquake wrench it round?
Iphigeneia.
Self-moved. Yea, also did it close its eyes.
Thoas.
The cause?—pollution by the strangers brought?
Iphigeneia.
This, and nought else; for foul deeds have they done.
Thoas.
Ha! slaughter of my people on the shore? 1170
Iphigeneia.
Nay, stained with guilt of murdered kin they came.
Thoas.
What kin? I am filled with longing this to learn.
Iphigeneia.
Their mother with confederate swords they slew.
Thoas.
Apollo! Of barbarians none had dared it!
Iphigeneia.
Out of all Hellas hunted were they driven. 1175
Thoas.
And for their cause bear'st thou the image forth?
