DURING the absence of Agamemnon, AEgysthus was left regent of his country, and protector of his wife and children. Faithless to his trust, he intrigues with Clytaemnestra: she revolts from her allegiance to her husband, whom she murders on his return;...
DURING the absence of Agamemnon, AEgysthus was left regent of his country, and protector of his wife and children. Faithless to his trust, he intrigues with Clytaemnestra: she revolts from her allegiance to her husband, whom she murders on his return; marries AEgysthus, and admits him as partner of her throne.