Atreus: And wouldst thou thwart thy brother's great renown?
Thyestes: Thy glory is attained; mine bides its time.
My mind is resolute to shun the crown.540
Atreus: Then I refuse my share of power as well.
Thyestes: Nay then, I yield. The name of king I'll wear,
But laws and arms—and I, are thine to sway.
Atreus [placing the crown on his brother's head]: I'll place this crown upon thy reverend head,
And pay the destined victims to the gods.545
Chorus: The sight is past belief. Behold,