 The Chorus invokes the presiding deities of the cities in Peloponnesus, that they will prevent and avert the wickedness and crimes that are now hatching in the Palace of Pelops, and chants of the impious crimes of Tantalus.Atreus consults with his guard as to the best way of carrying out vengeance on his brother.The guard, however, will not listen, and advises him only to do what is right.