Epeisodion 2
KLUTAIMNESTRA.
Having done harm to, in that time’s duration.
610
I know nor pleasure, nor blameworthy converse
With any other man more than — bronze-dippings!
HERALD.
Such boast as this — brimful of the veracious —
Is, for a high-born dame, not bad to send forth!
CHOROS.
Ay, she spoke thus to thee — that hast a knowledge
615
From clear interpreters — a speech most seemly.
But speak thou, herald! Meneleos I ask of:
If he, returning, back in safety also
Will come with you — this land’s beloved chieftain?
HERALD.
There’s no way I might say things false and pleasant
620
For friends to reap the fruits of through a long time.
CHOROS.
How then if, speaking good, things true thou chance on?
HERALD.
For not well-hidden things become they, sundered.
The man has vanished from the Achaic army,
He and his ship too. I announce no falsehood.
625
CHOROS.
Whether forth-putting openly from Ilion,
Or did storm — wide woe — snatch him from the army?
HERALD.
Like topping bowman, thou hast touched the target,
And a long sorrow hast succinctly spoken.
