“When in days to come he descendeth into the sanctuary + 

At Pytho, bidding him carry a host of men oversea + 

To Kronion’s fertile precinct that lieth beside the Nile.” + 

Even such was the chant prophetic that Medea uttered, the while + 

Moveless sitting in silence the heroes bowed the head, + 

And hearkened the counsel of wisdom that breathed in the words that she said. + 

Blest scion of Polymnestus, of no man save of thee + 

The oracle told that glory by the voice of the Delphic Bee + 

With utterance unprompted; and “All hail!” thrice she cried, + 

And proclaimed thee the destined ruler of Kyrene’s kingdom wide, + 