Typed the Atridan pair,

The diverse-minded kings;[n13]

And thus the fate he chaunted:—Not in vain

Ye march this march to-day;

Old Troy shall surely fall, but not

Till moons on moons away

Have lingering rolled. Rich stores by labour massed

Clean-sweeping Fate shall plunder. Grant the gods,

While this strong bit for Troy we forge with gladness,

No heavenly might in jealous wrath o’ercast