But the Grace of Beauty, which aye is weaving + 

All manner of charm round the souls of men, + 

Taketh these tales unworthy believing, + 

And arrays them in honour: so cometh it then + 

That man with unwavering credence clings + 

To a false-feigned tale of impossible things. + 

But the after-days are the witnesses + 

That be wisest. Reverent speech beseemeth + 

The mortal who uttereth that which he deemeth + 

Of the Gods⁠—so shall his reproach be less. + 

O Tantalus’ son, I will speak not as they + 

Who told thy story in days of old! + 

But thy father bade thee a guest that day + 

To a banquet arrayed by the righteous-souled + 

Upon Sipylus’ loved height⁠—so he tendered + 

To the Gods requital for boons they had rendered. + 

On a sudden the chariot of gold + 