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Clytemnestra

A Tragedy
Galt, John (1779-1839)
  
CLYTEMNESTRA,
  
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ACT I.
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SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
 3. 
SCENE III.
 4. 
SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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SCENE VI.
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ACT II.
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SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
 3. 
SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
 5. 
SCENE V.
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ACT III.
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SCENE I.
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SCENE II.
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SCENE III.
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SCENE IV.
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SCENE V.
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SCENE VI.
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SCENE VII.
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SCENE VIII.
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SCENE IX.

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SCENE III.

Orestes and Electra.
ORESTES.
Oh! that the Heav'ns should in a form so noble,
Have lodg'd a heart so foul. Majestic ruin!
Fain would I bend the filial knee before thee,
But the stern purpose that I come upon
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Stifles the new-felt rev'rence as it stirs.
O mother, mother, did my melting soul
Retain one trace, but one of kindness from thee,
I would my terrible intent forego,
And at thy feet contend with destiny.

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