Ne’er hath she lost the favour of the Graces, + 

That isle which aye doth public faith uphold. + 

The Aiakids’ glory never she effaces: + 

Her fame abideth flawless as is told + 

In songs of old. + 

Rings down the years the music of her name: + 

They hymn the nurse of many an heir of glory + 

Who reaped renown in battle’s stormy story, + 

Who won the crown in many an athlete-game. + 