To cherish hot longings for far-away themes is nowise best: + 

Search rather at home. A fitting theme is the fruit of thy quest + 

For sweet song’s gracing. When deeds of the heroes of old thou art telling, + 

Sing the joy of king Peleus in hewing a lance all lances excelling, + 

How alone with no war-host he compassed Iolkos’ storming and spoiling, + 

And made captive and bride the Sea-goddess Thetis by strenuous toiling. + 

Sing of the world-famed might of Telamon, how with aid + 

Of Iolaus his war-fellow low was Laomedon laid, + 