For not uphillward nor steep is the path, if the bard is fain to guide + 

The feet of the praises of Helicon’s Maids with famous men to abide. + 

May song’s shaft sped from mine hand as far past all else fly + 

As in sweetness of spirit unto Xenokrates none came nigh. + 

Amidst of his townsmen ever a prince of courtesy, + 