Stasimon 2
[Episode]
Will you conveyἀπάξεις, so Dobree for ἀπάξει. our daughter there?
Agamemnon
He who takes her to himself will see to that.
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Clytemnestra
Happiness attend the pair! Which day will he marry her?
Agamemnon
As soon as the full moon comes to give its blessing
Clytemnestra
Have you already offered the goddess a sacrifice to usher in the maiden’s marriage?
Agamemnon
I am about to do so; that is the very thing I was engaged in.
Clytemnestra
And then will you celebrate the marriage feast afterwards?
720
Agamemnon
Yes, when I have offered a sacrifice required by the gods of me.
Clytemnestra
But where am I to make ready the feast for the women?
Agamemnon
Here beside our gallant Argive ships.
Clytemnestra
Finely here! but still I must;Reading καλῶς γ᾽, ἀνασκαίως δὲ·, as Paley edits on his own correction. good come of it for all that!
Agamemnon
Do you know what to do, lady? Then obey me.
725
Clytemnestra
In what matter? for I was ever accustomed to obey you.
Agamemnon
Here, where the bridegroom is, I will—
Clytemnestra
Which of my duties will you perform in the mother’s absence?
Agamemnon
Give your child away with help of Danaids.
Clytemnestra
And where am I to be then?
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Agamemnon
Go to Argos, and take care of your unwedded daughters.
Clytemnestra
And leave my child? Then who will raise her bridal torch?
Agamemnon
I will provide the proper wedding torch.
