And the eye I call the presence of the master in the house.[f17]
Ye have heard my sorrows; make me sharer of your counsel now,
In what matter I shall tell you, ancient, trusty Persian men;
For with you my whole of wisdom, all my healthy counsels dwell.
Chorus.
Mistress of this land, believe it, never shalt thou ask a kindness,
Be it word from us or action, twice, while power shall aid the will;
We are willing to advise thee in this matter, what we may.
Atossa.
Since when my son departed with the army,