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EURIPIDES.

Achilles.

First were these to turn against me,—


Klytemnestra.

Oh my daughter, we are lost!


Achilles.

Taunted me as thrall to marriage.


Klytemnestra.

And what answer didst thou frame?


Achilles.

"Slay my destined bride," I said, "ye shall not,"— 1355


Klytemnestra.

Yea, a righteous claim.


Achilles.

"Whom her father promised!"


Klytemnestra.

Yea, to Argos sent withal to bring.


Achilles.

Yet was I outclamoured.


Klytemnestra.

Ah, the rabble is a baneful thing!


Achilles.

Yet will I defend thee.

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