To teach is no hard task for him who knoweth; + 

But who unlearned would teach, a fool is he, + 

For wit untrained hath no stability. + 

But this Melesias best of all men showeth + 

How with the strong to strive victoriously, + 

Teacheth what training shall to triumph guide + 

Our champion to repeat the oft-told story, + 

In those great Games, of longed-for victory’s pride. + 

Now hath Alkimedon achieved that glory⁠— + 

Melesias’ thirtieth triumph published wide! + 