Hail, yet again, with this last salutation,

Ye sons of Athena, ye citizens all!

On gods, and on mortals, in high congregation

Assembled, my blessing not vainly shall fall.

O city of Pallas, while thou shalt revere me,

Thy walls hold the pledge that no harm shall come near thee.

Athena.

Well hymned. My heart chimes with you, and I send

The beamy-twinkling torches to conduct you

To your dark-vaulted chambers ’neath the ground.