I am the avenger of evil among the Gods,

For this one and for that I have stretched my bow

And winged my arrow through the heart of Wrong;

But this was evil done unto myself,

And Vengeance wore the sleek face of Advantage,

Wherefor Zeus robs me of my Godhead, King,

And I will be thy shepherd for a year."

He stood half wonderstruck, half shamed-protesting,

But I bade him bring me out among his flocks

And speak no more.