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Athena Am I to assume that enough has been said, and shall I now command these jurors to cast an honest vote according to their judgment?
675Chorus For our part, every bolt is already shot. But I am waiting to hear how the trial will be decided.
Athena Why not? As for you,To Apollo and Orestes.how shall I arrange matters so that I will not be blamed by you?
Apollo You have heard what you have heard; and as you cast your ballots, keep the oath sacred in your hearts, friends.
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Athena
Hear now my ordinance, people of
Neither anarchy nor tyranny—this I counsel my citizens to support and respect, and not to drive fear wholly out of the city. For who among mortals, if he fears nothing, is righteous? Stand in just awe of such majesty,
700and you will have a defense for your land and salvation of your city, such as no man has, either among the Scythians or in Pelops' realm. I establish this tribunal, untouched by greed, worthy of reverence, quick to anger, awake on behalf of those who sleep, a guardian of the land. 705I have prolonged this advice to my citizens for the future; but now you must rise and take a ballot, and decide the case under the sacred obligation of your oath. My word has been spoken.
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