Pegastágon lead them on.

Arsámes the mighty, whose word commands

The strength of the sacred Memphian bands,

And Ariomardus brave, whose sway

The sons of Ogygian[f10] Thebes obey.

And the countless host with sturdy oar

That plough the lagoons of the slimy shore,[f11]

And the Lydians march in luxurious pride,

And the tribes of the continent far and wide

Whom Arcteus and valiant Metragathes lead,