On unwelcome strife.

But now all’s well. No shallow smiles

We wear for thee, thy weary toils

All finished. Thou shalt know anon

What friends do serve thee truly,

And who in thy long absence used

Their stewardship unduly.

Enter Agamemnon with attendants; Cassandra behind.

Agamemnon.

First Argos hail! and ye, my country’s gods,