--_Orestes_, in a burst of gratitude, declares his
Argive people shall always be firm friends with the people of Athens.
[Political hit.] {747}
_The Chorus breaking into Strophic Lyrics_ vow vengeance and long train
of ills on the city for this, Athene (_in Blank Verse_) propitiating
them, and pleading that the cause has been fairly tried. Moreover they
would lose all the good things the city will do for them if friendly,
offering them a house in its midst. Gradually the _Chorus_ calm down,
and having (_in parallel dialogue_) gained a repeated promise from
Athene they change their tone and (_in Strophic Lyrics_) promise all
good to the land, Athene making acknowledgment on behalf of the city
(_in marching rhythm as signifying exultation_). Finally Athene offers
to conduct them at once to their homes, the cave-chapels where the
Eumenides were worshipped.
_Enter on the stage an array of Matrons and Girls in festal robes, as
worn in the rites of the Furies, now called Eumenides or 'Gentle
Goddesses' [thus spectacular effect with which Aeschylus loved to
conclude].
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