The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules / Translated into English rhyme and blank verse; with a dissertation on the life and æra, the poems and mythology of Hesiod, and copious notes.

by Hesiod

Easy the burthen at the first to bear,

And light when lifted as impassive air;

But scarce can human strength the load convey,

Or shake th’ intolerable weight away.

Swift rumour hastes nor ever wholly dies,

But borne on nations’ tongues a very goddess flies.

DAYS.

Thy household teach a decent heed to pay,

And well observe each Jove-appointed day.

[139]The thirtieth of the moon inspect with care