Eftsoons unto Lachesis golden-tired spake he: + 

“Uplift thou thine hands, and swear in sincerity + 

The Gods’ great Oath, and pledge thee with Kronos’ Son + 

That the isle that shall be sent up into heaven’s light + 

Shall be mine head’s guerdon of honour while time shall run.” + 

And the word of truth that from Lachesis’ lips took flight + 

Was fulfilled in the end. Grew up, as a flower blooms bright, + 

That isle from the roUing darkness of water won. + 