Of which I may be sure save only this—
My brother's enmity. Why do I stand
In stupid inactivity? At length
Bestir thyself, and gird thy courage up.
Think thou on Pelops and on Tantalus;
Such deeds as theirs must by my hands be done.
[To Attendant.]
Tell thou me then how vengeance may be won.
Attendant: Drive out his hostile spirit with the sword.245
Atreus: Thou speakest of the end of punishment,