Each from the other fired with happy news,

And last and first was victor in the race.[n35]

Such the fair tidings that my lord hath sent,

A sign that Troy hath fallen.

Chorus.

And for its fall

Our voice shall hymn the gods anon: meanwhile

I’m fain to drink more wonder from thy words.

Clytemnestra.

This day Troy fell. Methinks I see’t; a host