Of my advisement. Ye, who were my friends,
And fellows in the government, can witness,
We suffered loss, but we preserved the state.
Chorus.
Liege lord Darius, to what issue tend
Thy words? With greedy ears we wait to hear
How Persia henceforth may her strength repair.
Darius.
Learn from your loss, and never march your armies
Again to Hellas, were they twice as strong.