Save only that which attains unto poesy’s perfect flower + 

By reason that it hath been wedded to far-ringing streams of song. + 

For Strepsiades then lead forth the procession in this glad hour + 

With strains sweet-rippling. He brings the pankratian meed of the strong + 

From Isthmus. In strength is he wondrous, and goodly withal to behold; + 

Nor his stature is shamed by his valour, his spirit aweless-bold. + 