And resolute are they afar to scare + 

Insolence, glutted greed’s tongue-shameless dam. + 

Fair witness of them it is mine to bear; + 

By forthright boldness spurred to speak I am. + 

None can suppress our nature’s inborn powers, + 

Hide them can none. On you, Aletes’ seed, + 

Oftentimes have the Seasons crowned with flowers + 

Bestowed the splendour of the victor’s meed + 

As upon men with hero-prowess fired, + 

Men in the sacred Games with victory wreathed; + 

And oft into men’s souls have they inspired + 

Devices wise by them of old bequeathed. + 