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POEMS OF GREECE II. THE DEATH OF AGAMEMNON

FROM AISCHYLOS

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[, Agamemnon, 1266–1318. ]

CHORUS. woman indeed, and O most wise,

Much hast thou said; but if thou knowest well

Thy doom, why, like a heifer, by the Gods

Led to the altar, tread so brave of soul?

KASSANDRA. There's no escape, O friends, the time is full.

CHORUS. Nathless, the last to enter gains in time.

KASSANDRA. The day has come; little I make by flight.

CHORUS. Thou art bold indeed, and of a daring spirit!

KASSANDRA. Such sayings from the happy none hath heard.

CHORUS. Grandly to die is still a grace to mortals.

KASSANDRA. Alas, my sire,—thee and thy noble brood! (She starts back from the entrance.)

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