Iphigenia:

Act V Thoas alone.

Act V

Thoas

Thoas: Fierce anger rages in my riven breast, First against her whom I esteem'd so pure; Then 'gainst myself, whose foolish lenity [Pg 27] Hath fashion'd her for treason. Vain my hope To bind her to me. Now that I oppose Her wish, she seeks to gain her ends by fraud.

Thoas:

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[Enter Iphigenia.

Iphigenia

Wherefore delay the sacrifice; inform me!

Iphigenia: The goddess for reflection grants thee time.

Iphigenia:

Thoas: To thee this time seems also opportune.

Thoas:

Iphigenia: Are we not bound to render the distress'd The gracious kindness from the gods received? Thou know'st we are, and yet wilt thou compel me?

Iphigenia:

Thoas: Obey thine office, not the king.

Thoas:

Iphigenia: Oh, couldst thou see the struggle of my soul, Courageously toward the first attack Of an unhappy doom which threatens me; Must I implore a miracle from heaven?

Iphigenia:

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