The cause and ek the man thei founde:[524]

And forth withal the same stounde

Agamenon opposed was,[525]

Which hath beknowen al the cas(6500*)

Of the folie which he wroghte.

And therupon mercy thei soghte

Toward the god in sondri wise

With preiere and with sacrifise, 6470

The Maide and hom ayein thei sende,[526]

And yive hire good ynouh to spende[527]