Persia, a counsellor was he,

A counsellor of god to thee,

He with his hosts victorious.

STROPHE III.

Come, dread lord![n23] Appear! Appear!

O’er the sepulchre’s topmost tier;

The disc of thy regal tiara showing,[n24]

With thy sandals saffron-glowing,

Come, good father Darius, come!

ANTISTROPHE III.