When he stood at Amphitryon’s portal, and went in unto the bride + 

Of Amphitryon, whence sprang god-begotten Heracles? + 

Was it when Teiresias’ counsels inspired were thy joy and thy pride? + 

Was it when thou didst see Iolaus’ chariot-masteries, + 

Or the Sown Men’s tireless spears? Or when from thy fierce war-shout + 

Thou sentest Adrastus fleeing, bereft of the battle-rout + 