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Libation Bearers (931-945)

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Truly I grieve even for these in their twofold downfall. Yet since long-suffering Orestes has reached the peak of many deeds of blood, we would rather have it so, that the eye of the house should not be utterly lost.
935
Chorus
As to Priam and his sons justice came at last in crushing retribution, so to Agamemnons house came a twofold lion, twofold slaughter.[*]
The exile, the suppliant of Pytho, has fulfilled his course to the utmost, justly urged on by counsels from the gods.
942
Chorus
Oh raise a shout of triumph over the escape of our masters house from its misery and the wasting of its wealth by two who were unclean,
its grievous fortune!

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