Agamemnon.
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Ægisthos.
To think that their vain tongue 'gainst me into such speech should blossom;—
That they should hurl forth words like these, their proper doom thus tempting:
They against sober reason err, thus to insult their ruler.
Chorus.
Upon the evil man to fawn is not the wont of Argives.
Ægisthos.
But, be assured, some future day, I yet shall overtake you.
Chorus.
Not so if hither to return some god should guide Orestes.
Ægisthos.
Full well I know that exiles still on hopes are wont to batten.
Chorus.
Work as thou listest. Gorge thy fill. Stain justice. Thou canst do it.
Ægisthos.
Be sure that thou to me shalt pay the forfeit of thy folly.
Chorus.
Be boastful and be bold, like cock beside his partner strutting.
