For if one of the sons of men who exults in the cost and the toil + 

Attain to achievement that shall like a god-built tower stand, + 

And with Heaven’s help plant the seed of renown in a fruitful soil, + 

God-honoured he casteth his anchor on Fortune’s farthest strand. + 

Unto such desires to attain this son of Kleonymus prays + 

Or ever he cometh with death or with hoar hairs face to face. + 

And of Klotho enthroned on high this day I implore her grace, + 

Praying her and her sister Fates propitiously now to draw near + 

To the heavenward-ringing petition of him that I hold so dear. + 