And not to cast all fear from out the city;[[528]]
For what man lives devoid of fear and just?
But rightly shrinking, owning awe like this,
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Ye then would have a bulwark of your land,
A safeguard for your city, such as none
Boast or in Skythia's[[529]] or in Pelops' clime.
This council I establish pure from bribe,
Reverend, and keen to act, for those that sleep[[530]]
An ever-watchful sentry of the land.