And when the point of that wrath-gleaming spear laid low the son + 

Of splendour-glowing Dawn. This was the track oft trod before, + 

A chariot-highway, where the bards of olden time rode on. + 

And I too follow in their path, inspired by legend-lore. + 

Yet still the wave that nighest rolls unto the steering-oar + 

Disquiets most the shipman’s heart; so, twofold burden bearing, + 

Alkimidas, on willing shoulders, to thy land I speed. + 

A messenger to tell that thou, thy new-won glory sharing + 

With thy far-famous house, this five-and-twentieth triumph-meed + 