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