Has pierced my side, nor has some mighty crag,

All Othrys, been the weapon of my death;

No giant with his fierce and gaping jaws

Has heaped high Pindus on my lifeless corpse.

Without an enemy am I o'erwhelmed;1170

And, what brings greater anguish to my soul

(Shame to my manhood!), this my final day

Has seen no monster slain. Ah, woe is me!

My life is squandered—and for no return.

O thou, whose rule is over all the world;