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AGAMEMNON.

From clear interpreters—a speech most seemly!
But speak thou, herald! Meneleos I ask of:
If he, returning, back in safety also
Will come with you—this land's beloved chieftain?


HERALD.

There's no way I might say things false and pleasant
For friends to reap the fruits of through a long time.


CHOROS.

How then if, speaking good, things true thou chance on?


HERALD.

For, sundered, not well-hidden things become they.