Of this your flight, unstained by guilt of blood;

And with your speech, let mood not overbold,

Nor vain nor wanton, shine from modest brow

And calm, clear eye. And be not prompt to speak,

Nor full of words; the race that dwelleth here

Of this is very jealous:[[222]] and be mindful

Much to concede; a fugitive thou art,

A stranger and in want, and 'tis not meet

That those in low estate high words should speak.

Chor. My father, to the prudent prudently