Therefore I am confident that the portent—a wonder which I will never blame—will draw near to the criminals and conspirators. To be sure, mortal prophecyfrom fearful dreams or divine signs exists no more, if this vision of the night does not find due fulfillment.

ChorusO chariot-race of Pelops long ago, source of many a sorrow,what disaster you have brought upon this land! For ever since Myrtilus sank to rest beneath the waves,