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Olympia’s guerdon he won, and at Pytho and Isthmus the Graces,

Who his kindred have evermore blessed,

Brought to his brother the crowns of the twelve-course four-horse races.

Ay, triumph to pain bringeth rest.

Riches with nobleness graced of many things bring fruition,

And they kindle the deep-glowing fire of the huntress of honour, Ambition,

Within their possessor’s breast,