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28 Mount Arachnaios here, the city's neighbour;

And then darts to this roof of the Atreidai

This light of Idé's fire not unforefathered!

Such are the rules prescribed the flambeau-bearers:

He beats that's first and also last in running.

Such is the proof and token I declare thee,

My husband having sent me news from Troia.

The gods, indeed, anon will I pray, woman!

But now, these words to hear, and sate my wonder

Thoroughly, I am fain—if twice thou tell them.

Troia do the Achaioi hold, this same day.