The men who drive the host to fight, relentless—

He, sprung from gold-born race, a hero godlike.[[13]]

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Strophe II

Glancing with darkling look, and eyes as of ravening dragon,

With many a hand, and many a ship, and Syrian chariot driving,[[14]]

He upon spearmen renowned brings battle of conquering arrows.[[15]]

Antistrophe II

Yea, there is none so tried as, withstanding the flood of the mighty,

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