What proper limit shall I give my fear?

My brother's power is boundless as his hate.

Tantalus: How can he harm thee?

Thyestes: For myself alone485

I have no fears; but 'tis for you, my sons,

That Atreus must be held in fear by me.

Tantalus: But canst thou be o'ercome, if on thy guard?

Thyestes: Too late one guards when in the midst of ills.

But let us on. In this one thing I show

My fatherhood: I do not lead to ill,