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EURIPIDES.

Agamemnon.

I will provide such bridal torch as fits.


Klytemnestra.

All custom outraged!—nought is that to thee!


Agamemnon.

To mingle with armed hosts beseems not thee,— 735


Klytemnestra.

Beseems that mother give away her child!


Agamemnon.

Nor that those maids at home be left alone.


Klytemnestra.

They in safe maiden-bowers be warded well.


Agamemnon.

Nay, hear me—


Klytemnestra.

No! by the Argives' Goddess-queen!
Go, order things without: within doors I 740
Will order what is fitting for a bride. [Exit.


Agamemnon.

Ah me, vain mine essay! My hope is foiled,
Who out of sight was fain to send my wife.
With subtle schemes against my best-beloved
I weave plots, yet am baffled everywhere. 745
But none the less with Kalchas will I go,

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