When on the seven great pyres the dead lay burning, + 

Before Thebes’ gates the son of Talaos cried: + 

“For one that is not here mine heart is yearning, + 

Eye of mine host, good seer and warrior tried!” + 

And this same praise in song processional + 

To Syracuse’ son is rendered with all fitness. + 

I, who hate strife and disputation’s gall, + 

With a great oath to him I bear my witness: + 

The sweet-voiced Muses sanction it withal. + 