The archer, Poias’ son, and he wended + 

Troyward, though sickness-worn was his frame, + 

And he ravaged the city of Priam, and ended + 

The Danaans’ toil; for of Fate this came. + 

So by Hiero’s side may a God go guiding + 

His steps, as in years past ever the same, + 

The desire of his heart in its season providing. + 

By Deinomenes’ side, O my Muse, abiding + 

Chant thou the meed by the chariot won + 

Of the father whose triumph is joy for the son. + 

This king, then, whose reign is in Etna begun, + 

Sing we his fame, + 