And link our family in the bonds of peace.

Thyestes [pushing the remains of the feast from him]: Enough of food and wine! One thing alone

Can swell my generous sum of happiness—

If with my children I may share my joy.975

Atreus: Believe that in the father's bosom rest

The sons; both now and ever shall they be

With thee. No single part of these thy sons

Shall e'er be taken from thee. Make request:

What thou desirest will I freely give,

And fill thee with thy loving family.