And harsh, shrill stroke of Atè's bloody scourge!

Woes sad and hard to bear,

460

Calling for wailing loud,

Ah, woe is me, a grief immedicable.

Antistrophe X

Semi-Chor. B. Yea, but as cure for this,

And healing salve,'tis yours with your own hands,

With no help from without,

[*]To press your suit of blood;