May the Muses to us be gracious, that so we may kindle a beacon-light + 

Of song for Melissus, a wreath that shall worthily crown the pankratian might + 

Of the son of the House of Telesias; for he showeth in conflict’s toil + 

The courage of roaring lions, and coupled therewith the fox’s guile + 

Who lies on his back, so holding at bay the eagle’s swoop down-rushing. + 

So cunning and strength must alike be used for the adversary’s crushing. + 