Both name and fair renown. But when at last,

Through false Ulysses’ murderous hate and guile,

(I speak what you do know), his death was wrought;

In deep distress, in darkness and in woe

I spent my days, and mourned the hapless fate

Of my poor friend. And, maddened by my grief,

I would not hold my peace, but loudly swore,

That if the fates of war should bring me back

As victor to my native land of Greece,

I should full vengeance take; and by my words