'Tis worthy of Thyestes—and of me.

Let both perform it then. The Odrysian house

Was wont to look on feasts unspeakable—

monstrous thing, 'tis true, but long ago

Performed. This grief of mine some greater sin275

Must find to feed upon. Do thou inspire

My heart, O Daulian Procne, who didst know

A mother's and a sister's feelings too.

Our cause is similar. Assist thou then,

And nerve my hand to act. Let once again