Scarce one is true.
Erinys keeps the gilded gate;
And when the great doors swing apart,610
Then cunning treachery creeps in
And fraud, and murderous dagger points.
Whene'er thou think'st to walk abroad,
Base envy as thy comrade goes.
As often as the morning dawns
Be sure a king from fear of death615
Has been delivered. Few there are