As the beginning, so the prosperous end.
And may he grant, indeed,
That we, a gracious mother’s gracious seed,
By no harsh kindred wooed,
May live on Apian ground unyoked and unsubdued!
ANTISTROPHE VII.
May she, the virgin daughter of high Jove,[f10]
Our virgin litany hear,
Our loving homage answering with more love!
She that, with face severe,