Who, Zeus excepted, doth not pity thee

In these thine ills? But He,

Ruthless, with soul unbent,

Subdues the heavenly host, nor will He cease[[148]]

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Until his heart be satiate with power,

Or some one seize with subtle stratagem

The sovran might that so resistless seemed.

Prom. Nay, of a truth, though put to evil shame,

In massive fetters bound,