Strophe IV

And lo! the sword sharp-pointed pierces deep,

E'en to the heart, the sword which Vengeance wields;

The lawless deed will not neglected sleep,

When men tread down what fear of high heaven shields;

Antistrophe IV

But still the block of Vengeance firm doth stand,

And Fate, as swordsmith, hammers blow on blow;

And then with thoughts that none can understand,

Erinnys comes far known, though working slow,