What though the cravings of envy like veils bedim + 

The vision of many men’s souls?⁠—ah, never let him + 

Hush into coward silence the praise + 

Of his father’s prowess, nor these my lays! + 

Not statue-like idly to stand + 

Did I fashion them! Nikesippus, bear + 

This, to my loyal friend to declare, + 

When thou comest to that far land. + 