Nor is there one who shares

The banquet-meal with us;

In garments white I have nor part nor lot;[[496]]

My choice was made for overthrow of homes,

Where home-bred slaughter works a loved one's death:

Ha! hunting after him,

Strong though he be, 'tis ours

[*]To wear the newness of his young blood down.[[497]]

Antistrophe II

[*]Since 'tis our work another's task to take,[[498]]