Daughters of prolific Tethys,[n13]

And of ancient father Ocean,

With his sleepless current whirling

Round the firm ball of the globe.

Look! with rueful eyes behold me

Nailed by adamantine rivets,

Keeping weary watch unenvied

On this tempest-rifted rock!

ANTISTROPHE I.
Chorus.

I look, Prometheus; and a tearful cloud