Agamemnon

Aeschylus

Aeschylus, Volume 2. Smyth, Herbert Weir, translator. London; New York: William Heinemann; G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1926.

  1. so that, as we speed over land and sea, it is fitting that we on this bright day make this boast:[*](Or to this light of the sun.)The Argive army, having taken Troy at last, has nailed up these spoils to be a glory for the gods throughout Hellas in their shrines from days of old.
  2. Whoever hears the story of these deeds must extol the city and the leaders of her host; and the grace of Zeus that brought them to accomplishment shall receive its due measure of gratitude. There, you have heard all that I have to say.
Chorus
  1. Your words have proved me wrong. I do not deny it; for the old have ever enough youth to learn aright.