Let even now fair fame be sought again;

For never is it over late to mend.

Who grieves for sin is counted innocent.

Aegisthus: What madness this? Dost thou believe or hope

That Agamemnon will be true to thee?245

Though no grave fears, of conscious guilt begot,

Annoyed thy soul with thoughts of punishment;

Still would his swelling, o'er-inflated pride,

Create in him a dour and headstrong mood.

Harsh was he to his friends while Troy still stood;