Far beyond envy are the praises stored + 

For victors at Olympia crowned. + 

Songs are my sheep; I, as some shepherd-lord, + 

Find them fair pasture-ground. + 

By God’s gift inspiration bloometh aye + 

In the bard’s heart unfadingly. + 

Son of Archestratus, know thou this day, + 

Agesidamus, that my victory-lay + 

Shall sweetly sound for thee, + 